What does the cryptic crossword clue "Counterfeit art New York duplicated is unreasonable use of power by state (7)" mean?

The definition is "unreasonable use of power by state". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ART (synonym="ART") + NY (synonym="‘New York duplicated’") + NY (synonym="‘New York duplicated’") = TYRANNY The answer is TYRANNY.

Counterfeit art New York duplicated is unreasonable use of power by state (7)

Independent Cryptic #12076 | 17 Across | 2025-06-23 flower

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