What does the cryptic crossword clue "Amount of money (not half) to break rule possibly makes one melancholy (6)" mean?

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Amount of money (not half) to break rule possibly makes one melancholy (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29879 | 23 Across | 2025-12-16 flower

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