What does the cryptic crossword clue "Genuine manuscript showing spheres of activity (6)" mean?

The definition is "Genuine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REAL (synonym of "Genuine") + MS (synonym of "manuscript"); definition: "spheres of activity" The answer is REALMS.

Genuine manuscript showing spheres of activity (6)

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