Cryptic crossword clue
Act without propriety or honour, holding one’s own 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MISBEHAVE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Act without propriety" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case act without propriety = misbehave.
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 MISBEHAVE mean?

MISBEHAVE verb
  1. To act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner.

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