Cryptic crossword clue
Banned for plagiarism in second edition 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PROSCRIBED

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The straight part
We know that "Banned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case banned = proscribed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PROSCRIBED mean?

PROSCRIBED verb
  1. To forbid or prohibit.
  2. To denounce.
  3. To banish or exclude.

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