Cryptic crossword clue
Request for exemption from noble marquise on vacation abroad 5,2,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 3 letter word COUNT ME OUT

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The straight part
We know that "Request for exemption from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case request for exemption from = count me out.
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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