Cryptic crossword clue
Unhappy acceptance of original order, as decided in advance

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PREORDAINED

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The straight part
We know that "decided in advance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decided in advance = preordained.
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 PREORDAINED mean?

PREORDAINED verb
  1. To determine the fate of something in advance.
PREORDAINED adjective
  1. Determined in advance; predestined

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