Cryptic crossword clue
Prior disposing of RI for modern cleric 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "cleric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleric = precentor.
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 PRECENTOR mean?

PRECENTOR noun
  1. The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

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