What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hazard accepting a particular size (8)" mean?

The definition is "particular size". The wordplay uses charade, container. IMPERIL (synonym of "Hazard") + A (abbreviation of "a") [container: "accepting"]; definition: "particular size" The answer is IMPERIAL.

Hazard accepting a particular size (8)

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