What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swear allegiance at the front, church getting cross out (6)" mean?

The definition is "cross out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EFF (synonym=""swear"") + A (synonym="llegiance") + CE (synonym=""Church" of England") = EFFACE; definition: "cross out" The answer is EFFACE.

Swear allegiance at the front, church getting cross out (6)

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