Cryptic crossword clue
Inclined to punish vice with rector corrupt 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CORRECTIVE

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The straight part
We know that "Inclined to punish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inclined to punish = corrective.
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 CORRECTIVE mean?

CORRECTIVE noun
  1. Something that corrects or counteracts something.
  2. Limitation; restriction.
CORRECTIVE adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.
  2. Qualifying; limiting.

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