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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Even in some solid Republican districts, lawmakers are facing similar questions. Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, NPR, 24 July 2025 When lawmakers added new barriers, Legend helped raise $28 million to cover fines and legal fees for more than 40,000 people. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025 Watson's letter and Sanders' comments came as the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls on lawmakers to spend money to increase the number of prison beds in the state. Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025 By the time lawmakers voted on the bills in the clean energy package, DTE and Consumers had become largely neutral on it. Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jul. 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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