What does the cryptic crossword clue "Monarch no longer to block vote against old tyrant (4)" mean?

The definition is "tyrant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ER (synonym="ER") in NO (synonym="NO") = NERO; definition: "tyrant" The answer is NERO.

Monarch no longer to block vote against old tyrant (4)

Times Cryptic #28954 | 14 Across | 2024-06-27 flower

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