What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminals: one is facing politician in court (10)" mean?

The definition is "court". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CONS (synonym="CONS") + IS (synonym="in plain view") + TORY (synonym="TORY") = CONSISTORY; definition: "court" The answer is CONSISTORY.

Criminals: one is facing politician in court (10)

Times Cryptic #28678 | 18 Across | 2023-08-10 flower

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