Cryptic crossword clue
Giving permission to the chap on becoming old-fashioned 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Giving permission" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case giving permission = mandating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MANDATING mean?

MANDATING verb
  1. To authorize
  2. To make mandatory

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