Cryptic crossword clue
Preferring out of court order and executing 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ELECTROCUTING

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "executing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case executing = electrocuting.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ELECTROCUTING mean?

ELECTROCUTING verb
  1. To kill by electric shock.
  2. To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
  3. To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.

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