Cryptic crossword clue
Mean surrounding chap with lasso, possibly without justification 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word IMPROPERLY

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The straight part
We know that "without justification" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without justification = improperly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IMPROPERLY mean?

IMPROPERLY adverb
  1. In an improper manner; not properly

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