Cryptic crossword clue
The reason Liberal leaves local parish? I’m shocked 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word PAROCHIALISM

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The straight part
We know that "The reason Liberal leaves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the reason liberal leaves = parochialism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PAROCHIALISM mean?

PAROCHIALISM noun
  1. The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views).

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