lawmaker
noun
a person who makes or enacts law; legislator.
lawmakers
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pluralof lawmaker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Those comments and PG&E’s letter have angered consumer advocates, wildfire survivors and some lawmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
The student movement has yet to choose a prime minister, much less assemble a cabinet or even decide how it can influence the lawmakers it propelled into office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The first Black US president headlined three rallies this week for Democratic candidates in next Tuesday's elections, with voters picking lawmakers who will serve for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
The overture came after Prime Minister Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, telling EU lawmakers that Canada and Europe were "stronger together" in the face of "geopolitical rupture".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
In the halls of Congress, lawmakers rose one after another to denounce Sunday’s attack and demand new voting rights legislation.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
