LAWGIVER

lawgiver, lawmaker

(noun) a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lawgiver (plural lawgivers)

One who provides laws to a society.

Any lawmaker.

Source: Wiktionary


Law"giv`er, n.

Definition: One who makes or enacts a law or system of laws; a legislator.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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WHOLE

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