Cryptic crossword clue
Commendation and praise for nation without leader 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LAUDATION

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The straight part
We know that "Commendation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case commendation = laudation.
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 LAUDATION mean?

LAUDATION noun
  1. The act of lauding; high praise or commendation.

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