Cryptic crossword clue
Deem rent is not right, but settles 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DETERMINES

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What does DETERMINES mean?

DETERMINES verb
  1. To set the boundaries or limits of.
  2. To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
  3. To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
  4. To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
  5. To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
  6. To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
  7. To define or limit by adding a differentia.
  8. To bring to an end; to finish.

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