Cryptic crossword clue
Identifying a politician falling into police trap 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Identifying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case identifying = stamping.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STAMPING mean?

STAMPING verb
  1. To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
  2. To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
  3. To strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.
  4. To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.
  5. To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.
  6. To apply postage stamps to.
  7. To mark; to impress.
STAMPING noun
  1. The sound or action of one who stamps.
  2. A method of manufacturing using dies and extreme pressure.
  3. A part made by such a method.

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