Cryptic crossword clue
Vandalised city’s plea for discipline 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPECIALTY

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

SPECIALTY noun
  1. That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.
  2. Particularity.
  3. A particular or peculiar case.
  4. An attribute or quality peculiar to a species.
  5. A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified.

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