Cryptic crossword clue
Some primeval idea having legal authority 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VALID

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The straight part
We know that "having legal authority" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having legal authority = valid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VALID mean?

VALID adjective
  1. Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
  2. Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
  3. Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
  4. Of a formula or system: such that it evaluates to true regardless of the input values.
  5. Of an argument: whose conclusion is always true whenever its premises are true.
  6. Effective.

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