The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word KNIGHTHOOD
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "A result of being dubbed?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a result of being dubbed? = knighthood.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KNIGHTHOOD mean?
KNIGHTHOOD noun- An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"
- The quality of being a knight.
- The knights collectively, the body of knights.