Cryptic crossword clue
Delay disrupted trade in army allowance 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word RETARDATION

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The straight part
We know that "Delay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delay = retardation.
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What does RETARDATION mean?

RETARDATION noun
  1. The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
  2. The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness.
  3. Extreme stupidity.
  4. That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction.
  5. Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity.
  6. A suspension which resolves upwards.

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