What does the cryptic crossword clue "Interfering in workplace, mostly dedicated but without power (9)" mean?

The definition is "Interfering". The wordplay uses a deletion. OFFIC (synonym="OFFIC") + IOUS (synonym="dedicated – devout, dutiful perhaps") = OFFICIOUS; definition: "Interfering" The answer is OFFICIOUS.

Interfering in workplace, mostly dedicated but without power (9)

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