Cryptic crossword clue
Male is one put into jail for failure of duty 10

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

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What does MISPRISION mean?

MISPRISION noun
  1. Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties.
  2. The failure to give information about a crime that one knows to be taking place.
  3. Misinterpretation or misunderstanding.

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