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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
Example
Moses is considered one of the most important lawgivers in history for delivering the Ten Commandments to the Israelites.
Traditional societies retain respect for elders as experienced lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will.
Hammurabi, the sixth king of Babylon, is famous for the code of law he instituted, making him a legendary lawgiver from antiquity.
