What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republic locks king out – ‘It’s over!’ (5)" mean?

The definition is "Republic". The wordplay uses a reversal. HAI (synonym="HAI") + TI (synonym="TI") = HAITI; definition: "Republic" The answer is HAITI.

Republic locks king out – ‘It’s over!’ (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29385 | 26 Across | 2024-05-17 flower

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