What does the cryptic crossword clue "Depraved sort soldiers will copy (9)" mean?

The definition is "Depraved sort". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="soldiers") + PROBATE (synonym="copy of a will") = REPROBATE; definition: "Depraved sort" The answer is REPROBATE.

Depraved sort soldiers will copy (9)

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