What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strict church is over in force (7)" mean?

The definition is "force". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CE (synonym of "church") + PRISE (synonym of "force"); definition: "Strict" The answer is PRECISE.

Strict church is over in force (7)

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