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
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In 2019, Texas lawmakers expanded the program beyond epilepsy to include conditions like terminal cancer, autism, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and neurological disorders. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Top Missouri lawmakers are set to discuss the state’s most ambitious action yet to retain the Chiefs and Royals. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025 Americans for the Arts also offers phone scripts and email templates to send to lawmakers. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025 The dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has triggered a group of Democratic lawmakers to request an investigation of potential improper communication. Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

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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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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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