What does the cryptic crossword clue "The woman’s quote about dissident (7)" mean?

The definition is "dissident". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. HER (synonym of "woman's") + CITE (synonym of "quote") [reversal: "about"]; definition: "dissident" The answer is HERETIC.

The woman’s quote about dissident (7)

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