Cryptic crossword clue
Sue if tycoon’s involved with tax avoidance – conclusively leading to court order 4,2,9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 9 letter word STAY OF EXECUTION

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The straight part
We know that "court order" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case court order = stay of execution.
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