What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old legal right in French is superior (7)" mean?

The definition is "Old legal right". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EST (synonym=""is" in French") + OVER (synonym=""superior"") = ESTOVER; definition: "Old legal right" The answer is ESTOVER.

Old legal right in French is superior (7)

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