Cryptic crossword clue
One politician misuses air miles seeking world dominance 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "seeking world dominance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seeking world dominance = imperialism.
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What does IMPERIALISM mean?

IMPERIALISM noun
  1. The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

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