Lawmaker
/ˈlɔːˌmeɪkər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or body empowered to create, amend, or repeal laws.
The lawmaker proposed a bill to improve data privacy protections.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'lawmaker' often refers to elected officials but can also apply to bodies vested with legislative power; clarity in identifying the authorized source of law is key in drafting.
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