Cryptic crossword clue
Family members ruin Phil's skill in military command 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word GENERALSHIP

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The straight part
We know that "skill in military command" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skill in military command = generalship.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

GENERALSHIP noun
  1. The position or office of a general.
  2. The term of office of a military general.
  3. The skills or performance of a good general; military leadership, strategy.
  4. By extension, leadership, good management.

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