Cryptic crossword clue
Public disgrace to ignore second court order, essentially 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SANDALWOOD

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What does SANDALWOOD mean?

SANDALWOOD noun
  1. Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
  2. The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.

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