What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rap sheet torn apart with glee in terse language (12)" mean?

The definition is "terse language". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RAP + SHEET + GLEE = TELEGRAPHESE; definition: "terse language" The answer is TELEGRAPHESE.

Rap sheet torn apart with glee in terse language (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29346 | 20 Across | 2024-04-02 flower

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