What does the cryptic crossword clue "In France the party in charge is short (7)" mean?

The definition is "short". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LA (synonym="LA") + CON (synonym="CON") + IC (synonym="IC") = LACONIC; definition: "short" The answer is LACONIC.

In France the party in charge is short (7)

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