Cryptic crossword clue
Police in action taking fifty years? Without question! 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DECIDEDLY

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The straight part
We know that "Without question!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without question! = decidedly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DECIDEDLY mean?

DECIDEDLY adverb
  1. In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.
  2. In a decided or final manner; resolutely.

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