What does the cryptic crossword clue "I'm doubtful magistrate has secured vault (4)" mean?

The definition is "vault". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UM (synonym="expression meaning “I’m doubtful”") in JP (synonym="abbreviation for Justice of the Peace = magistrate") = JUMP; definition: "vault" The answer is JUMP.

I'm doubtful magistrate has secured vault (4)

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