Cryptic crossword clue
Refusing to vote for German graduate over earlier disgrace at home 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Refusing to vote" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refusing to vote = abstaining.
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 ABSTAINING mean?

ABSTAINING verb
  1. Keep or withhold oneself.
  2. Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
  3. Fast (not eat for a period).
  4. Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
  5. Hinder; keep back; withhold.

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