What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bring in expert, securing new eminence (10)" mean?

The definition is "eminence". The wordplay uses charade, container. IMPORT (synonym of "Bring in") + ACE (synonym of "expert,") + N (abbreviation of "new") [container: "securing"]; definition: "eminence" The answer is IMPORTANCE.

Bring in expert, securing new eminence (10)

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