Cryptic crossword clue
Noble monarch supported by me over a certain retaliatory action 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word COUNTERMEASURE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "retaliatory action" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retaliatory action = countermeasure.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COUNTERMEASURE mean?

COUNTERMEASURE noun
  1. Any action taken to counteract or correct another.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) Any of the devices and techniques used to impair the operational effectiveness of an enemy.

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