Cryptic crossword clue
Seize for use a new group of animals after taking firm measure 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Seize for use" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seize for use = commandeer.
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 COMMANDEER mean?

COMMANDEER verb
  1. To seize for military use.
  2. To force into military service.
  3. To take arbitrarily or by force.

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