Cryptic crossword clue
Purchasing plan breaking a law—yay! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Purchasing plan" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case purchasing plan = layaway.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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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 LAYAWAY mean?

LAYAWAY noun
  1. Things which have had a deposit placed on them and which the owner (generally a store) has agreed to hold for the customer and accept full payment at a later time.
  2. The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete purchase.
LAYAWAY verb
  1. To place items on hold with a deposit at a merchant's.

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