Cryptic crossword clue
Offences relating to charges covering lion’s replacement

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FELONIES

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The straight part
We know that "Offences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offences = felonies.
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What does FELONIES mean?

FELONIES noun
  1. A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

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