What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make one's mark in plea over a major departure from scripture (6)" mean?

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Make one's mark in plea over a major departure from scripture (6)

Times Cryptic #29127 | 7 Down | 2025-01-15

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Reversed SUDOXE, being DO X (make one’s mark) inside SUE = plea.

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