What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lawyer is British one interrupting judge (5)" mean?

The definition is "Lawyer". The wordplay uses charade, container. B (synonym of "British") + I (synonym of "one") + REF (synonym of "judge") [container: "interrupting"]; definition: "Lawyer" The answer is BRIEF.

Lawyer is British one interrupting judge (5)

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