Cryptic crossword clue
US attorney limits mischief displaying righteousness 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DHARMA

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

DHARMA noun
  1. The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
  2. One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, one's duty.
  3. The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
  4. The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.

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