What does the cryptic crossword clue "Is a solicitor learning to stop troublemakers? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Is a solicitor". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LORE (synonym="learning") in IMPS (synonym="troublemakers") = IMPLORES; definition: "Is a solicitor" The answer is IMPLORES.

Is a solicitor learning to stop troublemakers? (8)

Times Cryptic #28672 | 27 Across | 2023-08-03 flower

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