What does the cryptic crossword clue "National organisation protected by proper payment (6)" mean?

The definition is "payment". The wordplay uses charade, container. NT (synonym of "National organisation") + REAL (synonym of "proper") [container: "protected"]; definition: "payment" The answer is RENTAL.

National organisation protected by proper payment (6)

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