What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not a positive view of European lake? (9)" mean?

The definition is "lake?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="abbreviation for Latin contra , against: a vote against a proposal") + STANCE (synonym="view = a position taken in a debate") = CONSTANCE; definition: "European lake?" The answer is CONSTANCE.

Not a positive view of European lake? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11828 | 29 Across | 2024-09-06 flower

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