What does the cryptic crossword clue "Portray woman brought to court (5)" mean?

The definition is "Portray". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ENA (synonym="woman") + CT (abbreviation="court") = ENACT; definition: "Portray" The answer is ENACT.

Portray woman brought to court (5)

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