What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old official accepts not entirely proper save (8)" mean?

The definition is "save". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PRI (synonym="m") in REEVE (synonym="REEVE") = REPRIEVE; definition: "save" The answer is REPRIEVE.

Old official accepts not entirely proper save (8)

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