What does the cryptic crossword clue "Negotiate gender reassignment legislation? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Negotiate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRANS (synonym="short for “transgender”/one who has his/her gender identity reassigned, from that associated with his/her sex at birth") + ACT (synonym="a piece of legislation/a law") = TRANSACT; definition: "Negotiate" The answer is TRANSACT.

Negotiate gender reassignment legislation? (8)

Independent Cryptic #1788 | 11 Across | 2024-06-02 flower

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