Cryptic crossword clue
Gathering for departure complete among very good fellows 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SENDOFF

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The straight part
We know that "Gathering for departure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gathering for departure = sendoff.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SENDOFF mean?

SENDOFF noun
  1. A party for a person (i.e. a fellow employee) who is leaving; a farewell party.
  2. A party to recognize the passing (death) of a friend and allow survivors to reminisce about the person's life.

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