Not odd, being a Scot, to make law (5)

I believe the answer is:

enact

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'make law' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for enact that I've seen before include "Make (a bill) law" , "Authorize" , "Put into practice" , "Present" , "Official order" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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