Cryptic crossword clue
One-time prisoner avoiding judgment in Prohibition 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EXCLUSION

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The straight part
We know that "Prohibition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prohibition = exclusion.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXCLUSION mean?

EXCLUSION noun
  1. The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part.
  2. The act of pushing or forcing something out.
  3. An item not covered by an insurance policy.

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