lawmaker
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- lawmaking noun
Etymology
Origin of lawmaker
First recorded in 1350–1400, lawmaker is from Middle English lawe maker. See law 1, maker
Example Sentences
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Among them was Kentucky lawmaker Thomas Massie, a regular critic of Bondi's handling of the Epstein files.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
A US lawmaker, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, last week asked Ferguson to testify about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
One of the best known civil-defense groups, Kuma Academy, whose founders include a ruling party lawmaker, says its aim is to “instill a prewar mentality” in civilians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
That’s because the filing deadline is automatically extended for an extra five days whenever a sitting lawmaker opts against seeking another term.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
"Zeus, or the human king on earth," says Mr. Grote, in his History of Greece, "is not a lawmaker, but a judge."
From Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Maine, Henry Sumner, Sir
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