What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judge irate brat needs correction (9)" mean?

The definition is "Judge". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IRATEBRAT ("irate brat") [anagram: "needs"] = ARBITRATE; definition: "Judge" The answer is ARBITRATE.

Judge irate brat needs correction (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28908 | 16 Down | 2022-11-07 flower

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