What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative leading referendum vote that’s split (6)" mean?

The definition is "split". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="C") + LEAVE (synonym="LEAVE") = CLEAVE; definition: "split" The answer is CLEAVE.

Conservative leading referendum vote that’s split (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28940 | 22 Across | 2022-12-14 flower

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