Cryptic crossword clue
In favour of parent ditching husband for impresario

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

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The straight part
We know that "impresario" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case impresario = promoter.
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 PROMOTER mean?

PROMOTER noun
  1. One who promotes, particularly with respect to entertainment events or goods.
  2. The section of DNA that controls the initiation of RNA transcription as a product of a gene.
  3. An accelerator of catalysis that is not itself a catalyst.

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