The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,825 - Dec 6 2015

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Acquitted in first of verdicts shown VINDICATED
Aromatic plant seized by American customs USAGES
As another option, reform in artless fashion over time ALTERNATIVELY
Asian helper returned, entering hotel INDIAN
Awfully stupid European introducing another substitute DEPUTISE
Before long, seizing front of house to occupy INHABIT
Centrepiece of package deals for elderly AGED
Change including a new way to express remorse PENANCE
Crew old-fashioned but resolute FOURSQUARE
Defect in fine piece of legislation FLAW
Doctor who documented his partner's cases WATSON
Increasing strength I had, surrounded by comfort CONSOLIDATION
Land on Mediterranean island, one surrounded by fish TUNISIA
Looking bad, not having what it takes to wrap gift UNPRESENTABLE
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Material from a cart spread over motorway? TARMAC
New arrangement for predator, mindlessly repeated PARROTED
Old man without energy, a little down FEATHER
Ominously indicating bad news for postprandial drinkers? PORTENDING
Outstanding line taken in two-party contest DUEL
Point on south coast enemy finally secured in invaders' initial objective BEACHYHEAD
Proceed with difficulty, lacking firmness LIMP
Satisfying encounter MEETING
Soldier's turned up to identify large tree RIFLEMAN
Taking part in contest, I'm a terrible judge in terms of worth ESTIMATE
They tell amusing stories -- there's nothing in transcript so funny STRIPCARTOONS
Warn area about British in part of Canada ALBERTA
When setter next appears, making newspaper improve? SUNRISE
With no strings attached, like diplomat going to New York? UNBOUND