Cryptic crossword clue
Brave action seen as wrong in Democratic party 7,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 2 letter word DERRING DO

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The straight part
We know that "Brave action" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brave action = derring do.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DERRING DO mean?

DERRING DO noun
  1. Valiant deeds in desperate times.
  2. Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.

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