Cryptic crossword clue
Privileged citizen mean ref sent off 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FREEMAN

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The straight part
We know that "Privileged citizen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case privileged citizen = freeman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FREEMAN mean?

FREEMAN noun
  1. A free person, particularly:

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