The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ABJURED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ABJURED
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The straight part
We know that "Disowned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disowned = abjured.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ABJURED mean?
ABJURED verb- To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow.
- To cause one to renounce or recant.
- To reject with solemnity; to abandon forever; to repudiate; to disclaim.
- To abstain from; to avoid; to shun.
- Having been renounced, forsworn or rejected.