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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At the same time, a couple of lawmakers have pushed older counterparts out of committee leadership positions. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Bryant Middleton was among those who spoke publicly in 2017, when lawmakers formally acknowledged the abuse. Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 The margin will narrow further, temporarily, to 217-215 in the weeks after Congress convenes once a couple of lawmakers whom Trump appointed to his new administration leave their seats to serve in the executive branch. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 In a letter to lawmakers, the agency stated there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized access to Treasury data. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 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 5 Jan. 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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