What does the cryptic crossword clue "Understatement no mature person prevaricates about (7)" mean?

The definition is "Understatement". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TOT (synonym="TOT") in LIES (synonym="prevaricates") = LITOTES; definition: "Understatement" The answer is LITOTES.

Understatement no mature person prevaricates about (7)

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