The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word UNDERWRITTEN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Accepted financial responsibility for being subscribed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case accepted financial responsibility for being subscribed = underwritten.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNDERWRITTEN mean?
UNDERWRITTEN verb- To write below or under; subscribe.
- To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
- To sign; to put one's name to.
- To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
- Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
- To act as an underwriter.
- To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
- To submit to; put up with.