lawmaker

[ law-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who makes or enacts law; legislator.

Other Words From

• lawmaking noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lawmaker¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, lawmaker is from Middle English lawe maker. See law ¹, maker

Example Sentences

Her absence, coupled with Republican majorities, could allow conservative lawmakers to advance their priorities more aggressively, as well as reshaping the balance of power in future farm policy negotiations.

From Salon

In fact, lawmakers passed and the governor signed legislation to do away with the work requirement this year, but it was contingent on voter approval of Proposition 6.

From Los Angeles Times

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Tuesday declined to say that it would be part of the rules package, telling reporters that lawmakers would seek consensus as they approach the "unprecedented" issue.

From BBC

And Trump is reportedly pressuring senators to confirm Matt Gaetz as attorney general, despite newly public accusations against the Republican former lawmaker.

From New York Times

That means sharing the lived experience of the people whom a lawmaker seeks to represent.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• legislator