Cryptic crossword clue
Manservant’s short speech expressing farewell 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word VALEDICTION

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "expressing farewell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case expressing farewell = valediction.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VALEDICTION mean?

VALEDICTION noun
  1. A speech made when leaving or parting company.
  2. The act of parting company.
  3. A word or phrase (such as adieu or farewell) said upon leaving.
  4. A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.

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