What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whippersnapper committed perjury, it’s understood (7)" mean?

The definition is "understood". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMP (synonym="IMP") + LIED (synonym="LIED") = IMPLIED; definition: "understood" The answer is IMPLIED.

Whippersnapper committed perjury, it’s understood (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29516 | 24 Across | 2024-10-17 flower

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