lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
: one who makes laws : legislator
lawmaking noun

Examples of lawmaker in a Sentence

the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate today, where lawmakers will consider his nomination to be administrator of Medicare and Medicaid. Caitlin Owens, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 President Donald Trump strongly encouraged GOP lawmakers to push it through. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Progressive groups urged Democratic lawmakers to insist on the 30-day extension and oppose the spending bill, saying business as usual must not continue. Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 The industry also lobbies lawmakers to stymie any attempt to place new restrictions, requirements or taxes on them. Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawmaker was in the 14th century

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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
lawmaking adjective or noun

Legal Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er
: one that makes laws
especially : legislator
lawmaking noun

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