What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weakness shown by patriarchal seat of old empire? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Weakness". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). INCA (synonym="INCA") + PA (synonym="meaning patriarchal") + CITY (synonym="seat of old empire") = INCAPACITY; definition: "Weakness" The answer is INCAPACITY.

Weakness shown by patriarchal seat of old empire? (10)

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