What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unacceptable appointments for distant territories (8)" mean?

The definition is "distant territories". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym of "Unacceptable") + POSTS (synonym of "appointments"); definition: "distant territories" The answer is OUTPOSTS.

Unacceptable appointments for distant territories (8)

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