What does the cryptic crossword clue "Freeing criminal is general (9)" mean?

The definition is "Freeing". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISGENERAL ("is general") [anagram: "criminal"] = RELEASING; definition: "Freeing" The answer is Releasing.

Freeing criminal is general (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3108 | 10 Across | 2021-05-16 flower

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