The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DEADLINES
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What does DEADLINES mean?
DEADLINES noun- A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
- A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.
- A line that does not move.
- A boundary around a prison, prisoners crossing which would be shot.