What does the cryptic crossword clue "System of rules suppressing rebellious nonsense leads to uprising (4,5)" mean?

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System of rules suppressing rebellious nonsense leads to uprising (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28679 | 4 Across | 2023-08-11

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CODE (system of rules) containing UP (rebellious), then TAT (nonsense).

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