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Not against moving, but lack of movement (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stagnation

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'lack of movement' is the definition.
'stagnation' can be an answer for 'lack' (I have seen 'Lack of activity ' mean 'stagnation' so perhaps 'lack' could also mean 'stagnation'). I am not sure about the 'of movement' bit.

'not against moving' is the wordplay.
'moving' indicates an anagram (letters are moved around).
'not'+'against'='notagainst'
'notagainst' anagrammed gives 'STAGNATION'.

'but' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stagnation that I've seen before include "Process of reducing activity" , "It's still" , "Failure to develop" , "State of lethargy" , "Lack of movement or growth" .)

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