The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BRIGADIER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result BRIGADIER
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What does BRIGADIER mean?
BRIGADIER noun- An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.
- The highest field officer grade, below general officers, NATO grade O7