Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lawgiver
noun
/ˈlɔːɡɪvər/
Definition
A person who makes laws or is responsible for establishing a legal framework.
Examples
- In ancient times, the lawgiver of Athens, Solon, reformed the city’s legal system.
- Moses is often regarded as a significant lawgiver in biblical tradition.
- The new lawgiver introduced reforms aimed at modernizing the country’s legal infrastructure.
Meaning
Lawgivers are officials or leaders who draft and implement laws that govern a society or community.
Synonyms
- legislator
- lawmaker
- statute maker
- regulator
