Cryptic crossword clue
Bad management evident in Flemish and linguistics 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MISHANDLING

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The straight part
We know that "Bad management" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bad management = mishandling.
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What does MISHANDLING mean?

MISHANDLING verb
  1. To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
  2. To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
MISHANDLING noun
  1. Incorrect handling; mismanagement.

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