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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Records analyzed by the Senate elections committee found lawmakers do not often use campaign funds for security purposes. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025 The following year, several lawmakers were accused of failing to report income or disclose kickbacks, deepening public frustration. Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025 These methods, while less exacting, are also woefully undemocratic, allowing lawmakers to act independently from and against the interests of the American public. Big Think, 10 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 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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