Cryptic crossword clue
Firm with two thousand stopped being honoured 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "honoured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case honoured = commended.
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 COMMENDED mean?

COMMENDED verb
  1. To congratulate or reward.
  2. To praise or acclaim.
  3. To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
  4. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
  5. To recommend.
  6. To adorn; to set off.

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