Cryptic crossword clue
Would-be rulers not yet loving society? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PRETENDERS

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The straight part
We know that "Would-be rulers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case would-be rulers = pretenders.
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 PRETENDERS mean?

PRETENDERS noun
  1. A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.
  2. A claimant to an abolished or already occupied throne.

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