The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ROGUERY
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ROGUERY
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What does ROGUERY mean?
ROGUERY noun- Malicious or reckless behaviour
- Mischievous behaviour