What does the cryptic crossword clue "Control party lackey (8)" mean?

The definition is "Control". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (abbreviation="party") + MINION (synonym="lackey") = DOMINION; definition: "Control" The answer is DOMINION.

Control party lackey (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16462 | 18 Down | 2020-12-07 flower

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