Cryptic crossword clue
Somebody outside church with local deputy 4-9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word VICE-PRESIDENT

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The straight part
We know that "deputy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deputy = vice-president.
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 VICE-PRESIDENT mean?

VICE-PRESIDENT noun
  1. A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on his death or absence.
  2. An executive in a business in charge of a department or branch.

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