Cryptic crossword clue
Neutrality requires investment of time in developing no net bias 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Neutrality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case neutrality = abstention.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ABSTENTION mean?

ABSTENTION noun
  1. The act of restraining oneself.
  2. The act of abstaining; a holding aloof; refraining from.
  3. The act of declining to vote on a particular issue.
  4. Non-participation in the political world; as a country avoiding international affairs.

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