What does the cryptic crossword clue "It interrupts a term at Oxford, engendering much mirth (8)" mean?

The definition is "much mirth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IT (synonym="IT") in HILARY (synonym="HILARY") = HILARITY; definition: "much mirth" The answer is HILARITY.

It interrupts a term at Oxford, engendering much mirth (8)

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