What does the cryptic crossword clue "In bodies a judge addresses damages (8)" mean?

The definition is "damages". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + JURIES (synonym="bodies a judge addresses") = INJURIES; definition: "damages" The answer is INJURIES.

In bodies a judge addresses damages (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28351 | 21 Across | 2021-01-25 flower

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