Cryptic crossword clue
Peers briefly stand up to Conservative nonsense 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Peers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case peers = aristocrats.
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 ARISTOCRATS mean?

ARISTOCRATS noun
  1. One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).
  2. A proponent of aristocracy; an advocate of aristocratic government.

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