Cryptic crossword clue
Leader ditches uniform for liberal way to move

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GLIDE

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The straight part
We know that "way to move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case way to move = glide.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GLIDE mean?

GLIDE noun
  1. The act of gliding.
  2. A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.
  3. An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.
  4. A bird, the glede or kite.
  5. A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.
  6. The joining of two sounds without a break.
  7. A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.
GLIDE verb
  1. To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
  2. To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.
  3. To cause to glide.
  4. To pass with a glide, as the voice.

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