What does the cryptic crossword clue "Limit a large town's power (8)" mean?

The definition is "power". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAP (synonym="Limit") + A (from clue) + CITY (synonym="large town's") = CAPACITY; definition: "power" The answer is CAPACITY.

Limit a large town's power (8)

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