Cryptic crossword clue
Female taking leave in sort of cordial working arrangement 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "working arrangement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case working arrangement = flexitime.
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What does FLEXITIME mean?

FLEXITIME noun
  1. An arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours within agreed limits; normally must include certain periods (core time) when they must be at work.

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