What does the cryptic crossword clue "No paragon, a stern criminal who may face expulsion (7,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "who may face expulsion". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NO + PARAGON, + A + STERN = PERSONANONGRATA; definition: "who may face expulsion" The answer is PERSONANONGRATA.

No paragon, a stern criminal who may face expulsion (7,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29435 | 5 Down | 2024-07-15 flower

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