What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prosecute a criminal in remote region (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "remote region". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PROSECUTEA ("Prosecute a") [anagram: "criminal"] = OUTERSPACE; definition: "remote region" The answer is OUTER SPACE.

Prosecute a criminal in remote region (5,5)

Times Cryptic #28744 | 9 Across | 2023-10-26 flower

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