Cryptic crossword clue
Lack of system in barristers sadly restricting opening of action 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ARBITRARINESS

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The straight part
We know that "Lack of system" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lack of system = arbitrariness.
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Crossword Answer definitions

ARBITRARINESS noun
  1. The quality or state of being arbitrary.

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