Cryptic crossword clue
Chap having a turn, stopped by a seizure in court 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word NAAM

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The straight part
We know that "seizure in court" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seizure in court = naam.
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 NAAM mean?

NAAM noun
  1. The taking of property for the purpose of compensation.
  2. Goods taken in such a manner.

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