Cryptic crossword clue
Law-making stage that is interrupted by small, important upset 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LEGISLATIVE

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The straight part
We know that "Law-making" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case law-making = legislative.
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 LEGISLATIVE mean?

LEGISLATIVE noun
  1. That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.
LEGISLATIVE adjective
  1. Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking

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