Cryptic crossword clue
Bossy old man abroad, politician, one on the right wing 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bossy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bossy = peremptory.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PEREMPTORY mean?

PEREMPTORY noun
  1. A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
PEREMPTORY adjective
  1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
  2. Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
  3. Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.
  4. Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.

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