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Struck off doctors sue state (7,3)

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I believe the answer is:

crossed out

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'struck off' is the definition.
('cross out' can be a synonym of 'strike off')

'doctors sue state' is the wordplay.
'doctors sue' can be anagrammed to 'CROSSED OUT'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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