What does the cryptic crossword clue "Present case for scholarly dissent (6)" mean?

The definition is "dissent". The wordplay uses charade, parts. HERE (synonym of "Present") + SY (middle of "scholarly") [outer letters: "case"]; definition: "dissent" The answer is HERESY.

Present case for scholarly dissent (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29091 | 9 Across | 2023-06-08 flower

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