What does the cryptic crossword clue "Innate bias spread when away in Rome (2,8)" mean?

The definition is "when away in Rome". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INNATEBIAS ("Innate bias") [anagram: "spread"] = INABSENTIA; definition: "when away in Rome" The answer is IN ABSENTIA.

Innate bias spread when away in Rome (2,8)

Times Cryptic #29140 | 14 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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