What does the cryptic crossword clue "In church, vice out of bounds (4)" mean?

The definition is "In". The wordplay uses a deletion. CH (synonym="CH") + IC (synonym="IC") = CHIC; definition: "In" The answer is CHIC.

In church, vice out of bounds (4)

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