Cryptic crossword clue
Protest and shout about a cold form of government

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

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The straight part
We know that "form of government" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case form of government = democracy.
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 DEMOCRACY mean?

DEMOCRACY noun
  1. Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
  2. A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.
  3. Belief in political freedom and equality; the "spirit of democracy".

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