The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PREMIER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PREMIER
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- Do successors occupy country, having ousted last PM?
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The straight part
We know that "Top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case top = premier.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PREMIER mean?
PREMIER noun- (Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
- (non-Westminster) The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
- The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.
- (sporting) The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).
- To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
- To govern in the role of premier.
- Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
- Most ancient.