What does the cryptic crossword clue "What's penned by Diderot — an essay about lawmaker (7)" mean?

The definition is "lawmaker". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "what's penned by dideROT — AN ESsay about lawmaker" The answer is SENATOR.

What's penned by Diderot — an essay about lawmaker (7)

Times Cryptic #28858 | 28 Across | 2024-03-07 flower

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