Cryptic crossword clue
Majority think again briefly when cutting caper 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PREPONDERANCE

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The straight part
We know that "Majority" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case majority = preponderance.
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 PREPONDERANCE mean?

PREPONDERANCE noun
  1. Excess or superiority of weight, influence, or power, etc.; an outweighing.
  2. The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them.
  3. The greater portion of the weight.
  4. The majority.

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