What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like some senior councillors raving under tree (10)" mean?

The definition is "Like some senior councillors". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALDER (synonym="ALDER") + MANIC (synonym="MANIC") = ALDERMANIC; definition: "Like some senior councillors" The answer is ALDERMANIC.

Like some senior councillors raving under tree (10)

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