legislator
Americannoun
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a person concerned with the making or enactment of laws
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a member of a legislature
Other Word Forms
- legislatorship noun
- legislatress noun
Etymology
Origin of legislator
1595–1605; < Latin phrase lēgis lātor a law's bringer (i.e., proposer), equivalent to lēgis (genitive of lēx law) + lātor bringer ( lā ( tus ), suppletive past participle of ferre to bring + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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During his time as a Rio legislator he was accused of involvement in a kickback scheme in which he took a portion of his aides' salaries, but the case was dismissed.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
He has held his seat for more than a decade and is the only sitting legislator in the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
Neither Wicks, nor any other legislator, has released legislative language yet aimed at supporting the industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
On Thursday, South Korean intelligence officials told lawmakers they had spotted indications that Kim Ju Ae was in the stage of being designated as a successor, according to a legislator who attended the closed-door meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Every morning, every legislator should receive a communication about what the black man in America expects and wants and needs.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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