Cryptic crossword clue
Old custom in movement of suspect abroad 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word EXTRADITION

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The straight part
We know that "movement of suspect abroad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case movement of suspect abroad = extradition.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXTRADITION mean?

EXTRADITION noun
  1. A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

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