What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hooligan’s about taken in given order (8)" mean?

The definition is "given order". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EATEN (synonym="taken in") in NED (synonym="Scottish slang for a hooligan") = NEATENED; definition: "given order" The answer is NEATENED.

Hooligan’s about taken in given order (8)

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