What does the cryptic crossword clue "Controlling river channel and river — not two rivers (9)" mean?

The definition is "Controlling". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EXE (synonym="EXE") + CUT (synonym="CUT") + IVE (synonym="IVE") = EXECUTIVE; definition: "Controlling" The answer is EXECUTIVE.

Controlling river channel and river — not two rivers (9)

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