What does the cryptic crossword clue "Union insolence — it arises in spring (5)" mean?

The definition is "it arises in spring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TU (synonym="trade union") + LIP (synonym="insolence") = TULIP; definition: "it arises in spring" The answer is TULIP.

Union insolence — it arises in spring (5)

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