Cryptic crossword clue
Partial duplication of travel document is concerning 3-1-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VIS-A-VIS

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The straight part
We know that "concerning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case concerning = vis-a-vis.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VIS-A-VIS mean?

VIS-A-VIS noun
  1. A small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other.
  2. A sofa with seats for two people, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides.
  3. One of two (or more) people facing or opposite each other.
  4. A date or escort in a social event.
  5. A person holding a corresponding position in another organisation.
VIS-A-VIS adjective
  1. Face-to-face
  2. In relation to
  3. (of a coin) having two portraits facing each other
VIS-A-VIS adverb
  1. Face to face (with another)
  2. In a position facing a specified or implied subject.
VIS-A-VIS preposition
  1. In relation to; compared with.
  2. Opposite, across from, set so as to be facing.

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