What does the cryptic crossword clue "Case of professional too young for sacking (10)" mean?

The definition is "sacking". The wordplay uses charade, parts. PL (middle of "professional") + UNDERAGE (synonym of "too young") [outer letters: "Case"]; definition: "sacking" The answer is PLUNDERAGE.

Case of professional too young for sacking (10)

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