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lawmaker


law·mak·er

noun \ˈl-ˌmā-kər\

Definition of LAWMAKER

: one who makes laws : legislator
law·mak·ing \-kiŋ\ noun

Examples of LAWMAKER

  1. <the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone>

First Known Use of LAWMAKER

14th century

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