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Lawgiver
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an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people
Examples
Moses is considered one of the most important lawgivers in history for delivering the Ten Commandments to the Israelites.
Hammurabi, the sixth king of Babylon, is famous for the code of law he instituted, making him a legendary lawgiver from antiquity.
