Cryptic crossword clue
End of road — politician in criminal case bunks off 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DECAMPS

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The straight part
We know that "bunks off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bunks off = decamps.
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What does DECAMPS mean?

DECAMPS verb
  1. To break up camp and move on.
  2. To disappear suddenly and secretly.

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