The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BAILMENT
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The straight part
We know that "delivery of goods in trust" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delivery of goods in trust = bailment.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 BAILMENT mean?
BAILMENT noun- Bail.
- The handing over of control over, or possession of, personal property by one person, the bailor, to another, the bailee, for a specific purpose upon which the parties have agreed.