What does the cryptic crossword clue "Regulation over new patch of grass (4)" mean?

The definition is "patch of grass". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAW (synonym="Regulation") + N (abbreviation="new") = LAWN; definition: "patch of grass" The answer is LAWN.

Regulation over new patch of grass (4)

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