Cryptic crossword clue
Give new meaning to stop sign, with ultimately severe penalty 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REDEFINE

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The straight part
We know that "Give new meaning to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case give new meaning to = redefine.
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 REDEFINE mean?

REDEFINE verb
  1. To define again or differently.

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