What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut up over politician on the French case (7)" mean?

The definition is "case". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. AXE (synonym of "Cut") + MP (synonym of "politician") + LE (abbreviation of "French") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "case" The answer is EXAMPLE.

Cut up over politician on the French case (7)

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