Cryptic crossword clue
In ferment, otherwise known as agreement for secession 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BREAKAWAY

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

BREAKAWAY noun
  1. The act of breaking away from something.
  2. A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton.
  3. A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them.
  4. The act of getting away from one's opponent; the separation of the boxers after a spell of infighting.
  5. A stampede of animals.
  6. An animal that breaks away from a herd.
  7. An eroding steep slope on the edge of a plateau.
  8. A particular yo-yo trick http//yoyo.wikia.com/wiki/Breakaway.
  9. A swing dance in which the leader occasionally swings the follower out into an open position.
BREAKAWAY adjective
  1. Having broken away from a larger unit.
  2. Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure.
  3. Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see Noun)
  4. (entertainment industry) Enjoying rapid popular success.

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