Cryptic crossword clue
Disapprove of seaside walk being curtailed – acknowledge cuts 5,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 letter word FROWN ON

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Disapprove of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disapprove of = frown on.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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