What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legal requirement with 10 providing theme (5)" mean?

The definition is "theme". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MOT (synonym="MOT") + IF (synonym="”providing” like a ROAD TAX (10ac") = MOTIF; definition: "theme" The answer is MOTIF.

Legal requirement with 10 providing theme (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29248 | 24 Down | 2023-12-08 flower

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