What does the cryptic crossword clue "Upright Cockney’s present before court (5)" mean?

The definition is "court". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ERE (synonym="Cockney missing off the ‘h’ in ‘here’ – present") + CT (synonym="court") = ERECT; definition: "Upright" The answer is ERECT.

Upright Cockney’s present before court (5)

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