Cryptic crossword clue
Actuary upset about company reversing very firm rule 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "very firm rule" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very firm rule = autocracy.
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What does AUTOCRACY mean?

AUTOCRACY noun
  1. A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
  2. An instance of this government.

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