Cryptic crossword clue
Legal negligence ending in funeral is painful 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LACHES

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The straight part
We know that "Legal negligence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case legal negligence = laches.
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What does LACHES mean?

LACHES noun
  1. An unreasonable delay in bringing a claim alleging a wrong, which means the person who waited shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party. Sleeping on one's rights.

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