The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word DISPOSITION
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The straight part
We know that "characte" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case characte = disposition.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISPOSITION mean?
DISPOSITION noun- The arrangement or placement of certain things.
- Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.
- Temperamental makeup or habitual mood.
- Control over something.
- Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.
- Final decision or settlement.
- The destination of a patient after medical treatment such as surgery.
- The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.
- To remove or place in a different position.