What does the cryptic crossword clue "Order male partner for the night (7)" mean?

The definition is "Order". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="male") + DATE (synonym="partner for the night") = MANDATE; definition: "Order" The answer is MANDATE.

Order male partner for the night (7)

Times Cryptic #28991 | 8 Down | 2024-08-09 flower

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