What does the cryptic crossword clue "Justifies sending back porridge after half of breakfast, for example (6)" mean?

The definition is "Justifies". The wordplay uses a reversal. ME (synonym="ME") + RITS (synonym="RITS") = MERITS; definition: "Justifies" The answer is MERITS.

Justifies sending back porridge after half of breakfast, for example (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29132 | 27 Across | 2023-07-26 flower

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