What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frenchman introducing canon backing restoration (7)" mean?

The definition is "restoration". The wordplay uses a reversal. RENE (synonym="RENE") + LAW (reversal="LAW") = RENEWAL; definition: "restoration" The answer is RENEWAL.

Frenchman introducing canon backing restoration (7)

Times Cryptic #28887 | 9 Across | 2024-04-10 flower

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