as in senator
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the legislators met in an all-night session to hammer out the details of the bill
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a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the legislators met in an all-night session to hammer out the details of the bill
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Recent Examples of legislator
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
While Abbott cites Paxton's 2021 opinion to justify potential removals, the opinion indicates that only courts—not the governor—can determine whether a legislator has abandoned office.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
John J. Martin, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Not only is the governor’s office not cooperating, but Harris and others are publicly attacking legislators, a reckless act that could carry grave consequences.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The change was subtle enough that most legislators missed it.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
While Abbott cites Paxton's 2021 opinion to justify potential removals, the opinion indicates that only courts—not the governor—can determine whether a legislator has abandoned office.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
In spite of this, many legislators support the bill as a means of eliminating noncitizen voting in elections.
—John J. Martin, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Not only is the governor’s office not cooperating, but Harris and others are publicly attacking legislators, a reckless act that could carry grave consequences.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Legislator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislator. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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