What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parent defends platform for provocative movement (7)" mean?

The definition is "movement". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DAIS (synonym="‘platform’") in DAM (synonym="‘parent’") = DADAISM; definition: "movement" The answer is DADAISM.

Parent defends platform for provocative movement (7)

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