Cryptic crossword clue
Trio into a ban might turn out to be this 4-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ANTI-ABORTION

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The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = anti-abortion.
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 ANTI-ABORTION mean?

ANTI-ABORTION adjective
  1. Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.

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