Cryptic crossword clue
Loss of our fee, rift developed

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

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The straight part
We know that "Loss" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loss = forfeiture.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FORFEITURE mean?

FORFEITURE noun
  1. A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.
  2. The loss of forfeit property.
  3. The property lost as a forfeit.
  4. Any loss occasioned by one's own actions.

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