a person who makes or helps to make laws; esp., a member of a legislature; legislator
noun
The definition of a lawmaker is a person who makes and passes bills, statutes and other regulations.
A senator who helps to pass a bill so that it becomes the rule of the land is an example of a lawmaker.
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lawmaker
noun
A legislator.
Related Forms:
- law′mak′ing
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Sentence Examples
- Originally, there were three people accused in this case, the third being a Bahamian lawmaker and Travolta family friend, Obie Wilchcombe, but charges have only formally been brought against both Lightbourne and Bridgewater.