Lawgiver
(noun)
- A person who makes or gives laws.
- A person who creates and enforces laws and regulations.
- A person who establishes a legal system.
Origin:
Mid 16th century: from law + giver.
Examples:
- Moses is considered the lawgiver of the Jewish people.
- The lawgiver introduced several new policies to improve the criminal justice system.
- The lawgiver was respected for his impartiality and fairness.
- The lawgiver was criticized for being too lenient on certain crimes.
- The lawgiver's role was to ensure that the laws were clear and fair to all.