What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old lady, a bit naughty, eating meat in judicial office (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (synonym="mother=”Old lady”") + GIST (synonym="substance=”meat”") + RACY (synonym="”a bit naughty”; both around GIST=substance=”meat”") = MAGISTRACY The answer is MAGISTRACY.

Old lady, a bit naughty, eating meat in judicial office (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29429 | 11 Across | 2024-07-08 flower

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