Anticipated means of obtaining satisfaction fails to reach conclusion (3)
I believe the answer is:
due
'anticipated' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for due that I've seen before include "Expected at any moment" , "Appropriate - fee - requiring payment" , "Owed, or payable immediately" , "Required; proper" , "Entitlement" .)