Lawmaker
(noun)
A person who makes or is responsible for making laws.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from law + maker.
Examples:
- The senator is known as a diligent and hard-working lawmaker.
- The lawmakers were tasked with creating new legislation to address the crisis.
- The representative was elected as a local lawmaker in the general election.
- Many lawmakers were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the budget.
- The assembly of lawmakers gathered to vote on the proposed bill.