Cryptic crossword clue
Banning crude oil in boat 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ABOLITION

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The straight part
We know that "Banning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case banning = abolition.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ABOLITION mean?

ABOLITION noun
  1. The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation
  2. The state of being abolished
  3. (often capitalised) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.
  4. (often capitalised) The ending of convict transportation.
  5. An amnesty; a putting out of memory.

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