What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ministry to abolish border posts? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ministry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + FENCE (synonym="FENCE") = DEFENCE; definition: "Ministry" The answer is DEFENCE.

Ministry to abolish border posts? (7)

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