Cryptic crossword clue
Nonconformist priest nearby indisposed 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word PRESBYTERIAN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Nonconformist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nonconformist = presbyterian.
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 PRESBYTERIAN mean?

PRESBYTERIAN adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed.

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