lawgiver
Americannoun
noun
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the giver of a code of laws
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Also called: lawmaker. a maker of laws
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lawgiver
1350–1400; Middle English lawe givere. See law 1, giver ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In Europe, Suleiman was known as the Magnificent, but in the empire, he was commonly known as the Lawgiver.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
The author of such favorites as "The Caine Munity" and "The Winds of War" keeps up with modern trends, working in Skype and text messages for his latest, "The Lawgiver."
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2012
His own people called him Suleyman the Lawgiver.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
But perhaps the most wretched addition was comedy sidekick Rob Schneider, as though Dredd were a family-friendly figure for Boxing Day viewing over turkey sandwiches: Indiana Jones wielding a Lawgiver.
From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2010
In that plotters’ glance all his doubts vanished, for Brinker the Lawgiver had turned rebel for the Duration.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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