Cryptic crossword clue
Way of getting back voting system one’s not imagined being without 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REPRISAL

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The straight part
We know that "Way of getting back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case way of getting back = reprisal.
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 REPRISAL mean?

REPRISAL noun
  1. An act of retaliation.
  2. Something taken from an enemy in retaliation.
  3. The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity.

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