Cryptic crossword clue
Assuming power, Republican gets rich after term in office 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word PRESUMPTUOUS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Assuming" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case assuming = presumptuous.
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 PRESUMPTUOUS mean?

PRESUMPTUOUS adjective
  1. Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.

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