Cryptic crossword clue
Quarrel over Mali's messed up social system 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "social system" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case social system = feudalism.
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What does FEUDALISM mean?

FEUDALISM noun
  1. A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

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