Cryptic crossword clue
Swearing in noughties President, take time out from exercising democracy 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word VOWING

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The straight part
We know that "Swearing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swearing = vowing.
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 VOWING mean?

VOWING verb
  1. To make a vow; to promise.
  2. To make a vow regarding (something).
  3. To declare publicly that one has made a vow, usually to show one's determination or to announce an act of retaliation.

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