What does the cryptic crossword clue "One held in contempt to stop call for decoration (6)" mean?

The definition is "decoration". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ASS (synonym="someone held in contempt") in TEL (synonym="call") = TASSEL; definition: "decoration" The answer is TASSEL.

One held in contempt to stop call for decoration (6)

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