Cryptic crossword clue
Break actually taken without resistance 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INFRACT

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The straight part
We know that "Break" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case break = infract.
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 INFRACT mean?

INFRACT verb
  1. To infringe, violate or disobey (a rule).
  2. To break off.
INFRACT adjective
  1. Not broken or fractured; unharmed; whole.

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