What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brazilian diplomacy which prevents violence (7)" mean?

The definition is "Brazilian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIO (synonym="descriptor indication Brazilian; reference RIO de Janiero, a major Brazilian city") + TACT (synonym="diplomacy") = RIOTACT The answer is RIOTACT.

Brazilian diplomacy which prevents violence (7)

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