What does the cryptic crossword clue "Step required to break lock and gain unlawful entry (8)" mean?

The definition is "gain unlawful entry". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PAS (synonym="step") in TRESS (synonym="lock of hair") = TRESPASS; definition: "gain unlawful entry" The answer is TRESPASS.

Step required to break lock and gain unlawful entry (8)

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