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Two-sided supermajor engaging one craftsman (10)

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bipartisan

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'two-sided' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'supermajor engaging one craftsman' is the wordplay.
'supermajor' becomes 'bp' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'engaging' is an insertion indicator.
'one' becomes 'I' (Roman numeral).
'craftsman' becomes 'artisan' (synonyms).
'bp' enclosing 'i' is 'bip'.
'bip'+'artisan'='BIPARTISAN'

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(Other definitions for bipartisan that I've seen before include "Associated with two parties" , "Supported by both sides - aspirin tab (anag)" , "As is cooperation between two parties" , "Like a coalition government" , "supported by two political parties!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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