Cryptic crossword clue
Plea by Liberal in Lincoln referable to higher court? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word APPEALABLE

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The straight part
We know that "referable to higher court" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case referable to higher court = appealable.
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What does APPEALABLE mean?

APPEALABLE adjective
  1. (of a verdict etc.) That may be appealed, or sent to a higher court for judgement
  2. That may be accused or called to answer by appeal.

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