Cryptic crossword clue
Public dismissal is too much 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "too much" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case too much = overtaxing.
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OVERTAXING mean?

OVERTAXING verb
  1. To tax to an excessive degree
  2. To overburden

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