What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tyranny of a tsar not working with militia (15)" mean?

The definition is "Tyranny". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TSARNOT ("tsar not") + MILITIA ("militia") + A (abbreviation of "working") = TOTALITARIANISM; definition: "Tyranny" The answer is TOTALITARIANISM.

Tyranny of a tsar not working with militia (15)

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