Cryptic crossword clue
Member of governing body’s spurious rationales 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SENATORIAL

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The straight part
We know that "ember of governing body" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ember of governing body = senatorial.
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What does SENATORIAL mean?

SENATORIAL adjective
  1. Relating to a senator.
  2. Relating to a senate.
  3. Entitled to elect a senator, or by senators.

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