Cryptic crossword clue
Imitating policeman leads to your insisting ‘Not guilty!’ 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COPYING

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Buddy explains!

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What does COPYING mean?

COPYING verb
  1. To produce an object identical to a given object.
  2. To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
  3. To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
  4. To imitate.
  5. To receive a transmission successfully.
COPYING noun
  1. An instance of the making of a copy
  2. The practice of making one or more copies

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