What does the cryptic crossword clue "Absolute privilege dismissed originally (8)" mean?

The definition is "Absolute". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="dismissed") + RIGHT (synonym="privilege") = OUTRIGHT; definition: "Absolute" The answer is OUTRIGHT.

Absolute privilege dismissed originally (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17248 | 20 Across | 2023-12-12 flower

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