What does the cryptic crossword clue "Constant congestion unsettled the authorities (11)" mean?

The definition is "the authorities". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CONGESTION ("congestion") [anagram: "unsettled"] + C (abbreviation of "Constant") = COGNOSCENTI; definition: "authorities" The answer is COGNOSCENTI.

Constant congestion unsettled the authorities (11)

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