Cryptic crossword clue
Exaggerated response of old cleric upset about lawsuit 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word OVERREACTION

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The straight part
We know that "Exaggerated response" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exaggerated response = overreaction.
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What does OVERREACTION mean?

OVERREACTION noun
  1. A reaction that is excessive.

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