Cryptic crossword clue
A ruling in hearing is bringing accusation 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ARRAIGNING

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The straight part
We know that "bringing accusation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bringing accusation = arraigning.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARRAIGNING mean?

ARRAIGNING verb
  1. To officially charge someone in a court of law.
  2. To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.
ARRAIGNING noun
  1. An arraignment.

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