What does the cryptic crossword clue "Group of states in defeat or in disarray (10)" mean?

The definition is "Group of states". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INDEFEATOR ("in defeat or") [anagram: "disarray"] = FEDERATION; definition: "Group" The answer is FEDERATION.

Group of states in defeat or in disarray (10)

Times Cryptic #28747 | 13 Down | 2023-10-30 flower

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