Cryptic crossword clue
Protection for liberal acts repealed — only first half of each was included 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protection = seawall.
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 SEAWALL mean?

SEAWALL noun
  1. A coastal defence in the form of a wall or an embankment.

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