The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ATTORNEYS
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The straight part
We know that "lawyers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lawyers = attorneys.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 ATTORNEYS mean?
ATTORNEYS noun- A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.
- (UK 19th century and earlier) One such who practised in the courts of the common law (cf solicitor, proctor).
- (20th century and later, rare, usually pejorative) A solicitor.
- (obsolete outside set phrases) An agent or representative authorized to act on someone else's behalf.
- A title given to lawyers and notaries public, or those holders by profession who also do other jobs. Usually capitalized or abbreviated as Atty.