What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judgement, substantial, was cut short (5)" mean?

The definition is "Judgement". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. FAT (synonym of "substantial,") + WA (part of "was") [curtailing: "cut"]; definition: "Judgement," The answer is FATWA.

Judgement, substantial, was cut short (5)

Times Cryptic #28733 | 13 Across | 2023-10-13 flower

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