What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dua Lipa, ignoring dad, secures conditions of being in two states (9)" mean?

The definition is "conditions of being in two states". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DUA (synonym="DUA") + LI (synonym="pa") + TIES (synonym=""secures"") = DUALITIES The answer is DUALITIES.

Dua Lipa, ignoring dad, secures conditions of being in two states (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29096 | 15 Down | 2023-06-14 flower

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