lawmaker

[law-mey-ker]

noun

1. a person who makes or enacts law; legislator.

Other Word Forms

• lawmaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lawmaker¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, lawmaker is from Middle English lawe maker. See law ¹, maker

Example Sentences

California breaks from CDC with new vaccine guidance, and lawmakers propose $23-billion science funding plan.

From Los Angeles Times

But a sale must still satisfy US lawmakers and allay the worries that kickstarted everything.

From BBC

Democratic lawmakers reacted with alarm on Thursday to Comans’ ruling, calling it a politically motivated attack on free speech.

From Salon

House majority in play, several major Democratic groups vowed to help the Texas lawmakers pay for their sudden abscondment.

From Salon

Some lawmakers are threatening to impose more aggressive regulations and oversight on social media platforms.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• legislator