What does the cryptic crossword clue "Waiting for proof purely for one editor (7)" mean?

The definition is "Waiting for proof". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALL (synonym="ALL") + EG (synonym="EG") + ED (synonym="itor") = ALLEGED; definition: "Waiting for proof" The answer is ALLEGED.

Waiting for proof purely for one editor (7)

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