The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PURSUIT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PURSUIT mean?
PURSUIT noun- The act of pursuing.
- A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
- A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
- Prosecution