Cryptic crossword clue
Bad- mouthed family in legal document 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEFAMED

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The straight part
We know that "Bad- mouthed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bad- mouthed = defamed.
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 DEFAMED mean?

DEFAMED verb
  1. To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
  2. To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.
  3. To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.

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