The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PLAGIARISED
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The straight part
We know that "lifted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lifted = plagiarised.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 PLAGIARISED mean?
PLAGIARISED verb- To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.