lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
Synonyms of lawmakernext
: one who makes laws : legislator
lawmaking
ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
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the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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Founding Freedoms Law Center, which launched the challenge in April, argues that lawmakers failed to follow required procedures and that the ballot language is misleading. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 Most state lawmakers understand this, but some pivotal decisions are being made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Even when lawmakers go through with regulations, industry pushback can force retreat. — Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026 Elijah Lee has spent years listening to Virginia lawmakers talk about data centers. — Sasha Tuddenham, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lawmaker was in the 15th century

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lawmaker

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