What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mutiny aboard warship over service requiring bishop (15)" mean?

The definition is "Mutiny". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + SUB (synonym="aboard warship") + ORDINATION (synonym="service requiring bishop") = INSUBORDINATION; definition: "Mutiny" The answer is INSUBORDINATION.

Mutiny aboard warship over service requiring bishop (15)

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