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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Kirk's death was met with bipartisan condemnation from public officials, as top lawmakers on both sides of the aisle raised alarm about the rising tide in acts of violence against public officials. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025 At the time, lawmakers accused the Pentagon of lacking counter-drone procedures. Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025 Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican running in the 2026 race for governor, said the ban showed Newsom and Democratic lawmakers care more about the safety of criminals than officers. Gerardo Zavala, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025 Michigan lawmakers are looking to join a growing number of states working to tighten or restrict access to online pornography — although the legislation doesn't currently appear to be a priority in either the state House or Senate. Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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