Cryptic crossword clue
Oil companies finally accepting international sanctions 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FIATS

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The straight part
We know that "sanctions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sanctions = fiats.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FIATS mean?

FIATS noun
  1. An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
  3. (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  4. (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

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