What does the cryptic crossword clue "Group competently curbs rising disorder (8)" mean?

The definition is "Group". The wordplay uses a reversal. SSEM (synonym="SSEM") in ABLY (synonym="‘ completely competently ‘") = ASSEMBLY; definition: "Group" The answer is ASSEMBLY.

Group competently curbs rising disorder (8)

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