What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal on parole perhaps, cut grass (6)" mean?

The definition is "Criminal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="on parole perhaps") + LAW (synonym="LAW") = OUTLAW; definition: "Criminal" The answer is OUTLAW.

Criminal on parole perhaps, cut grass (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28187 | 5 Down | 2020-07-16 flower

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