Cryptic crossword clue
Unruly Ron is caned – for disobeying these? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ORDINANCES

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The straight part
We know that "these" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case these = ordinances.
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 ORDINANCES mean?

ORDINANCES noun
  1. A local law
  2. An edict or decree, authoritative order.
  3. A religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church.

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