The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word HEAVY-HANDED
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The straight part
We know that "oppressive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oppressive = heavy-handed.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 HEAVY-HANDED mean?
HEAVY-HANDED adjective- Clumsy, awkward.
- Excessive, overdone.
- Simplistic, lacking subtlety or nuance.
- Overbearing; pushy and coercive.
- Extreme; unnecessarily forceful; harsh, oppressive, and cruel.