Cryptic crossword clue
Endless tradition with support reflected by length of imprisonment 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "imprisonment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case imprisonment = custodial.
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 CUSTODIAL mean?

CUSTODIAL adjective
  1. Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding
  2. Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child
  3. Providing punishment by incarceration

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