What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former president scheming with specific intent (9)" mean?

The definition is "with specific intent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="former") + PRES (synonym="president") + SLY (synonym="scheming") = EXPRESSLY; definition: "with specific intent" The answer is EXPRESSLY.

Former president scheming with specific intent (9)

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