The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word COALITION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result COALITION
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The straight part
We know that "Partnership" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case partnership = coalition.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 COALITION mean?
COALITION noun- A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
- The collective noun for a group of cheetahs.