Cryptic crossword clue
Give retrospective validity to second appointment

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BACKDATE

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The straight part
We know that "Give retrospective validity to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case give retrospective validity to = backdate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BACKDATE mean?

BACKDATE noun
  1. An assigned date that is earlier than the current or true date.
BACKDATE verb
  1. To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.

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