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lawgiver

/ˈlɔːˌɡɪvə/

/ˈlɔˌɡɪvɚ/

lawgivernoun

lawgivers

/ˈlɔːˌɡɪvə/

/ˈlɔˌɡɪvɚ/

Translations

The ancient lawgiver established the first set of written laws.

Древний законодатель установил первый свод письменных законов.

Additional translations

Definitions

A person who creates or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body.

The lawgiver introduced a new bill to reform the education system.

A person who is regarded as a source of wisdom or authority in legal matters.

In ancient times, the king was seen as the ultimate lawgiver of the land.

Synonyms

statute maker

lawgiveradjective

/ˈlɔːˌɡɪvə/

/ˈlɔˌɡɪvər/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "lawgiver authority").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of the making or enactment of laws; legislative (used attributively).

The council exercises lawgiver authority within the region.

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