What does the cryptic crossword clue "Form of impropriety when academic leads a country (11)" mean?

The definition is "Form of impropriety". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PROF (synonym="academic") + A (abbreviation="a") + NATION (synonym="country") = PROFANATION; definition: "Form of impropriety" The answer is PROFANATION.

Form of impropriety when academic leads a country (11)

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