What does the cryptic crossword clue "Defective directive defended by agent (6)" mean?

The definition is "Defective". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAW (synonym="a directive/a decree") in FED (synonym="short for “Federal Agent” a member of FBI of the US") = FLAWED; definition: "Defective" The answer is FLAWED.

Defective directive defended by agent (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29282 | 9 Across | 2024-01-18 flower

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