What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male US attorney with place in a Buddhist centre (8)" mean?

The definition is "Buddhist centre". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="man") + DA (synonym="US attorney") + LAY (synonym="place") = MANDALAY; definition: "Buddhist centre" The answer is MANDALAY.

Male US attorney with place in a Buddhist centre (8)

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