Synonyms

lawmaker

American

[law-mey-ker] / ˈlɔˌmeɪ kər /

noun

a person who makes or enacts law; legislator.

Other Word Forms

lawmaking noun

Etymology

Origin of lawmaker

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

Example Sentences

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The absentees included a general who was dismissed as a lawmaker late last year and a former deputy discipline-inspection chief for the military.

From The Wall Street Journal

The situation is so dire that some firms are considering buying memory from Chinese manufacturer CXMT, even though U.S. lawmakers have signaled their unease with such deals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Democratic lawmakers also interviewed several residents who alleged they had been shackled and detained by ICE for hours until they could prove they were US citizens.

From BBC

Bayer has spent millions of dollars lobbying state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation that could protect the company from future lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Calls to address the issue of stock trading have gained momentum amid a surge in questionable trades by lawmakers.

From Barron's

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