What does the cryptic crossword clue "Controversial eastern cause (7)" mean?

The definition is "cause". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "eastern") + MOTIVE (synonym of "cause"); definition: "Controversial" The answer is EMOTIVE.

Controversial eastern cause (7)

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