Cryptic crossword clue
Maids got upset over male presumption 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DOGMATISM

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

DOGMATISM noun
  1. The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion.

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