What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clothing society suffering legal action (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Clothing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHELL (synonym="SHELL") + SUIT (synonym="SUIT") = SHELLSUIT; definition: "Clothing" The answer is SHELLSUIT.

Clothing society suffering legal action (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #27658 | 3 Down | 2018-11-05 flower

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