What does the cryptic crossword clue "Senior coppers and judge secure noble financial arrangement (8,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym="Detective Inspectors – senior coppers") + COUNT (synonym="noble") + RATE (synonym="judge") = DISCOUNTRATE The answer is DISCOUNTRATE.

Senior coppers and judge secure noble financial arrangement (8,4)

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