The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word NEUTRALISE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Take out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take out = neutralise.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 NEUTRALISE mean?
NEUTRALISE verb- To make even, inactive or ineffective.
- To make (a territory, etc.) politically neutral.
- To make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral.
- To kill.