What does the cryptic crossword clue "A bishop caught with horse outside church office (6)" mean?

The definition is "church office". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (abbreviation of "A") + B (synonym of "bishop") + C (synonym of "caught") + BAY (synonym of "horse") [container: "outside"]; definition: "church office" The answer is ABBACY.

A bishop caught with horse outside church office (6)

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