Cryptic crossword clue
Shout abuse at rulers? There will be reservations 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BOOKINGS

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The straight part
We know that "reservations" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reservations = bookings.
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 BOOKINGS mean?

BOOKINGS noun
  1. The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.
  2. A reservation for a service, such as accommodation in an hotel.
  3. The engagement of a performer for a particular performance.
  4. The issuing of a caution which is usually written down in a book, and results in a yellow card or (after two bookings) a red card, that is to say, the player is sent from the field of play.
  5. The process of photographing, fingerprinting and recording the identifying data of a suspect following arrest.

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