What does the cryptic crossword clue "Each prison chaotic yet obsessed by rules (10)" mean?

The definition is "obsessed by rules". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PER (synonym="for each") + NICK (synonym="prison") + YET (synonym="chaotic") = PERNICKETY The answer is PERNICKETY.

Each prison chaotic yet obsessed by rules (10)

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