Cryptic crossword clue
Defiant leader of union advanced after brief upset 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TRUCULENT mean?

TRUCULENT adjective
  1. Cruel or savage.
  2. Deadly or destructive.
  3. Defiant or uncompromising.
  4. Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.

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