What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lights out here in France, it’s decreed (8)" mean?

The definition is "Lights". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ICI (synonym="‘here’ in France") in OFFAL (synonym="lights") = OFFICIAL; definition: "it's decreed" The answer is OFFICIAL.

Lights out here in France, it’s decreed (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29534 | 21 Across | 2024-11-07 flower

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