What does the cryptic crossword clue "Government department tax giving certain cars priority (8)" mean?

The definition is "Government department". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINIS (synonym="certain cars") + TRY (synonym="tax") = MINISTRY; definition: "Government department" The answer is MINISTRY.

Government department tax giving certain cars priority (8)

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