Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PROSECUTION

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What does PROSECUTION mean?

PROSECUTION noun
  1. The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
  2. The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
  3. The prosecuting party.

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