What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rogue can move sheriff in campaign of flattery (5,9)" mean?

The definition is "campaign of flattery". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CAN + MOVE + SHERIFF = CHARMOFFENSIVE; definition: "campaign of flattery" The answer is CHARMOFFENSIVE.

Rogue can move sheriff in campaign of flattery (5,9)

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