The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word INTERDICTION
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The straight part
We know that "Bar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bar = interdiction.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INTERDICTION mean?
INTERDICTION noun- The act of interdicting or something interdicted
- The destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used