The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word REINSTATEMENT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result REINSTATEMENT
- Recalling testimony, under control
- Restoration of control over bank document
- Coming back into office to check report
- Coming back into office to stop report
- Act to restore control say people wanting Brexit ultimately
- Controls people around gallery with little time for restoration
- Getting back in control before declaration
- Return to post and check report
- Coming back into the office to check report
- Recall upset band surrounding the new council workers
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The straight part
We know that "Getting back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting back = reinstatement.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 REINSTATEMENT mean?
REINSTATEMENT noun- The act of restoring something to its previous state.