Cryptic crossword clue
Very old partner – one is out to misbehave like a sort of litigant 9

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

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What does VEXATIOUS mean?

VEXATIOUS adjective
  1. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
  2. Full of trouble or disquiet
  3. (of an action) Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.
  4. (of a party or entity) In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.

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