What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tory locum beginning to transmit disdain (8)" mean?

The definition is "disdain". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (abbreviation="Tory") + TEMP (synonym="locum") + T (first_letter="transmit") = CONTEMPT; definition: "disdain" The answer is CONTEMPT.

Tory locum beginning to transmit disdain (8)

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