What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not bound to negotiate lease blockhead is holding up (5-4)" mean?

The definition is "Not bound". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SELEA (synonym="SELEA") + LOOF (synonym="LOOF") = LOOSELEAF; definition: "Not bound" The answer is LOOSELEAF.

Not bound to negotiate lease blockhead is holding up (5-4)

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