Cryptic crossword clue
Duration of life is determined by desire, brevity and killing brother 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LONGEVITY

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The straight part
We know that "Duration of life" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case duration of life = longevity.
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.
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What does LONGEVITY mean?

LONGEVITY noun
  1. The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.
  2. Duration over time; persistence.

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