lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
: one who makes laws : legislator
lawmaking noun

Examples of lawmaker in a Sentence

the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
Recent Examples on the Web The funding scandal involved millions of dollars in undocumented political funds, and lawmakers allegedly lining their own pockets with kickbacks or failing to properly declare their income. Helen Regan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 The group’s proposals usually sail through the legislature, where lawmakers understand townships’ political muscle. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024 Republican lawmakers blasted the latest Biden student loan forgiveness plan. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The company discontinued its 3-milliliter vials of Humalog, which is mainly used by hospitals, to free up capacity for the 10-milliliter vials, according to the company's response letter to lawmakers. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lawmaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawmaker was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
lawmaking adjective or noun

Legal Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er
: one that makes laws
especially : legislator
lawmaking noun

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