Cryptic crossword clue
Man types out Acts of Settlement 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Acts of Settlement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case acts of settlement = payments.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PAYMENTS mean?

PAYMENTS noun
  1. The act of paying.
  2. A sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services.

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