Cryptic crossword clue
Detective’s certain to accept appeal for offence 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "offence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offence = displeasure.
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 DISPLEASURE mean?

DISPLEASURE noun
  1. A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
  2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.
  3. A state of disgrace or disfavour.
DISPLEASURE verb
  1. To displease or offend.

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