lawmaker

noun

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

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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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But lawmakers said those gains don’t eliminate the need for stronger government leadership. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 The budget also raises a tax on commercial health plans, part of a suite of revenue-raising measures lawmakers and the governor agreed upon to balance the budget. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 In Nevada in 2021, lawmakers passed a law banning decorative grass. — Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 The move came two days before the fiscal year was set to begin, after lawmakers' battle over the amount of spending led to a stalemate that required a special session in May to settle. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

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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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