lawmaker
UK: ˈlɔːmeɪkə | US: ˈlɔːmeɪkər
n. a person who makes or enacts laws; a legislator.
The word "lawmaker" is a transparent compound formed from "law" (Old English lagu, from Old Norse lag, meaning "something laid down or fixed") and "maker" (Old English macian, meaning "to create or construct"). The term emerged in Middle English to describe individuals who create or establish legal rules, reflecting the straightforward combination of its two root meanings. The logic is clear: a "maker" of "laws" is a legislator.
The lawmaker proposed a new bill to address environmental concerns.
As a seasoned lawmaker, she focused on education reform.
The committee invited several lawmakers to discuss the policy changes.
Critics accused the lawmaker of ignoring public opinion.
The young lawmaker vowed to fight for social justice.