What does the cryptic crossword clue "Language lawyers use when winds burst into shelter! (8)" mean?

The definition is "Language lawyers use". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GALES (synonym="winds") in LEE (synonym="shelter") = LEGALESE; definition: "Language lawyers use" The answer is LEGALESE.

Language lawyers use when winds burst into shelter! (8)

Times Cryptic #28652 | 14 Across | 2023-07-11 flower

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