What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small conifer cultivated for use in court (8)" mean?

The definition is "for use in court". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CONIFER ("conifer") [anagram: "cultivated"] + S (abbreviation of "Small") = FORENSIC; definition: "for use in court" The answer is FORENSIC.

Small conifer cultivated for use in court (8)

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