What does the cryptic crossword clue "The French girl, sanctioned … (5)" mean?

The definition is "The French". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LE (abbreviation of "French") + GAL (synonym of "girl,"); definition: "sanctioned ..." The answer is LEGAL.

The French girl, sanctioned … (5)

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