The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word AVOCATIONS
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What does AVOCATIONS mean?
AVOCATIONS noun- A calling away; a diversion.
- A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
- That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
- Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
- The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.