What does the cryptic crossword clue "Court case finishing early – detectives upset regarding collection of notes (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. TRIA (synonym="TRIA") + DIC (synonym="CID=detectives, i.e. Criminal Investigation Department; “upset” indicates vertical reversal") = TRIADIC The answer is TRIADIC.

Court case finishing early – detectives upset regarding collection of notes (7)

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