The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ABASEMENT
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The straight part
We know that "act of humiliation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case act of humiliation = abasement.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ABASEMENT mean?
ABASEMENT noun- The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
- The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.