What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rise in court: make legal claim about case of racketeering (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym="‘in court’") + SURGE (synonym="SURGE") = UPSURGE; definition: "Rise" The answer is UPSURGE.

Rise in court: make legal claim about case of racketeering (7)

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