Cryptic crossword clue
Naval right established by sailing father or son over time 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Naval right" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case naval right = cabotage.
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 CABOTAGE mean?

CABOTAGE noun
  1. The transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country.
  2. The right to engage in such transport.
  3. The exclusive right of a country to control such transport.

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