What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lawyers about to take part in song (9)" mean?

The definition is "song". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym="Lawyers") + C (abbreviation="about") + A (synonym="take") + ROLE (abbreviation="part") = BARCAROLE; definition: "song" The answer is BARCAROLE.

Lawyers about to take part in song (9)

Times Cryptic #28958 | 12 Across | 2024-07-02 flower

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