What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gathered information about campaign from lawyer involved in Act (9)" mean?

The definition is "Gathered information about campaign". The wordplay uses charade, container. BRIEF (synonym of "lawyer") + DEED (synonym of "Act") [container: "involved in"]; definition: "Gathered information about campaign" The answer is DEBRIEFED.

Gathered information about campaign from lawyer involved in Act (9)

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