The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word RECAPITULATION
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More clues leading to the result RECAPITULATION
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The straight part
We know that "Summary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case summary = recapitulation.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RECAPITULATION mean?
RECAPITULATION noun- A subsequent brief recitement or enumeration of the major points in a narrative, article, or book.
- The third major section of a musical movement written in sonata form, representing thematic material that originally appeared in the exposition section.
- The reenactment of the embryonic development in evolution of the species.
- The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.