Lawmaker

/lˈɔːme‍ɪkɐ/

/ˈɫɔˌmeɪkɝ/

Lawmaker

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

synonyms : lawgiver

Examples

1. Lawmakers were burning the midnight oil last night, as the debate continued.

2. The small-town mayor has been punching above her weight recently, going head-to-head with federal lawmakers over the issue of immigration reform.

3. At the end of March, lawmakers passed a record 2 trillion dollar stimulus package.

4. Meanwhile, in Georgia, lawmakers made a different determination.