Conservative estates managed in this case? (8)
I believe the answer is:
cassette
'this case?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'conservative estates managed' is the wordplay.
'conservative' becomes 'C' (UK political abbreviation).
'managed' is an anagram indicator.
'estates' with letters rearranged gives 'assette'.
'c'+'assette'='CASSETTE'
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cassette that I've seen before include "Container to go into tape deck" , "Vintage recording" , "sealed plastic container" , "Recording medium" , "Audio tape holder" .)