Cryptic crossword clue
Dissenting criminal class is German, not French to begin with 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word NONCONFORMIST

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The straight part
We know that "Dissenting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dissenting = nonconformist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NONCONFORMIST mean?

NONCONFORMIST noun
  1. A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
  2. Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church.
  3. Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
NONCONFORMIST adjective
  1. Not conforming to established customs etc.

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