Cryptic crossword clue
Authoritative setter in charge overwhelmed by a great amount rising 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Authoritative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case authoritative = canonical.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CANONICAL mean?

CANONICAL noun
  1. The formal robes of a priest.
  2. A URL presented in canonical form.
CANONICAL adjective
  1. Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
  2. According to recognised or orthodox rules.
  3. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.
  4. Prototypical.
  5. In conformity with canon law.
  6. In the form of a canon.
  7. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter
  8. In canonical form.
  9. Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.

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