What does the cryptic crossword clue "Presumptuous president once torn apart by conflict (7)" mean?

The definition is "Presumptuous". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WAR (synonym="WAR") in FORD (synonym="FORD") = FORWARD; definition: "Presumptuous" The answer is FORWARD.

Presumptuous president once torn apart by conflict (7)

Times Cryptic #28873 | 19 Across | 2024-03-25 flower

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