What does the cryptic crossword clue "American friend attending a trial in capital city (8)" mean?

The definition is "capital city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BUD (synonym="American friend") + A (first_letter="attending") + PEST (synonym="trial") = BUDAPEST; definition: "capital city" The answer is Budapest.

American friend attending a trial in capital city (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3115 | 24 Across | 2021-07-04 flower

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