What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cancer the lab destroyed, having freedom of action (5,7)" mean?

The definition is "freedom of action". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CANCER + THE + LAB = CARTEBLANCHE; definition: "freedom of action" The answer is CARTEBLANCHE.

Cancer the lab destroyed, having freedom of action (5,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29253 | 18 Across | 2023-12-14 flower

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