Cryptic crossword clue
What those in charge do to allow judge to cover offence retrospectively 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word ADMINISTRATE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "What those in charge do" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what those in charge do = administrate.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ADMINISTRATE mean?

ADMINISTRATE verb
  1. To administer
  2. The act or function of providing maintenance and general housekeeping for computer systems, networks, peripheral equipment, etc.

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