The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word RESETTLEMENT
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More clues leading to the result RESETTLEMENT
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The straight part
We know that "the émigré’s lot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the émigré’s lot = resettlement.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 RESETTLEMENT mean?
RESETTLEMENT noun- The transportation of a group of people to a new settlement