Cryptic crossword clue
Sets forth as defender of imperial units 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sets forth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sets forth = propounds.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PROPOUNDS mean?

PROPOUNDS verb
  1. To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

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