Cryptic crossword clue
Averts bias with vote that’s free 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OBVIATES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Averts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case averts = obviates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OBVIATES mean?

OBVIATES verb
  1. To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).
  2. To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).

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