lawmaker
Americannoun
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 California lawmaker also noted that members of Congress have sought testimony from the King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as Peter Mandelson, the UK's former ambassador to the US, about their ties to Epstein.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
A US lawmaker has made a direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify about her "close personal and business ties" to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter seen exclusively by the BBC.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
That’s because the filing deadline is automatically extended for an extra five days whenever a sitting lawmaker opts against seeking another term.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
At the center of this latest attempt is a bill introduced by state lawmaker Corey Jackson called Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Every lawmaker can change or excuse from the laws made by himself or his equals, but he cannot, of his own authority, change or excuse from laws made by a higher power.
From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous
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