Cryptic crossword clue
Man hires a railway worker with a promise, in legal terms 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GUARANTY

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The straight part
We know that "promise, in legal terms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case promise, in legal terms = guaranty.
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 GUARANTY mean?

GUARANTY verb
  1. To give an assurance that something will be done right.
  2. To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation.
  3. To make something certain.
GUARANTY noun
  1. An undertaking to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some contract or duty, of another, in case of the failure of such other to pay or perform; a warranty; a security.
  2. Something serving as a security for such an undertaking.
  3. An assurance or guarantee.

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