Cryptic crossword clue
Caught up in sense of morality, I promoted lust 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CONCUPISCENCE

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The straight part
We know that "lust" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lust = concupiscence.
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 CONCUPISCENCE mean?

CONCUPISCENCE noun
  1. An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.

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