Cryptic crossword clue
Market traders may be bankrupt and right to be held in medieval punishment 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word STOCKBROKERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Market traders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case market traders = stockbrokers.
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 STOCKBROKERS mean?

STOCKBROKERS noun
  1. A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

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