What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative society for businesses (14)" mean?

The definition is "businesses". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ESTABLISHMENT (synonym="Conservative") + S (abbreviation="society") = ESTABLISHMENTS; definition: "businesses" The answer is ESTABLISHMENTS.

Conservative society for businesses (14)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17372 | 6 Across | 2024-06-04 flower

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