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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Then, McIver and other lawmakers inspected the facility. Val Demings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025 News Politics ‘The situation deteriorated so much over the last 60 days of session and then after’ UPDATED: May 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT Gov. Wes Moore and Democratic lawmakers left Annapolis this week with a pin in the 2025 session and some hard feelings. Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025 Even if lawmakers fund the Trump administration's proposals, implementing the upgrades will likely take a long time. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 May 2025 Given ongoing congressional efforts to make unprecedented cuts in Medicaid, lawmakers fear Connecticut stands to lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 23 May 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 28 May. 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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