What does the cryptic crossword clue "A Republican forbidding passion (6)" mean?

The definition is "passion". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + R (synonym of "Republican") + DOUR (synonym of "forbidding") = ARDOUR; definition: "passion" The answer is ARDOUR.

A Republican forbidding passion (6)

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