law-makers
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Definition
Noun: - A group of people who have the authority to create, amend, or repeal laws: This term refers collectively to the individuals in a government body, such as a parliament or congress, who are responsible for the formal process of legislation.
Usage
The term "law-makers" is used to refer to the collective body of people, typically elected or appointed, whose primary function is to debate, draft, pass, and change the laws of a country or state. It emphasizes their role in the legislative process.
Examples
- The law-makers are currently debating a new tax bill.
- It is the responsibility of the law-makers to represent the will of the people in legislation.
- The proposed amendment was rejected by the law-makers.
Advanced Usage
- "To lobby the law-makers": This phrase describes the act of trying to influence the decisions of legislators.
- Various groups lobbied the law-makers to support the environmental bill.
Variants and Related Words
- Legislator (n): A single member of a law-making body.
- Each legislator has one vote.
- Legislature (n): The organized body or institution where law-makers meet and conduct their business.
- The state legislature is in session.
- Parliamentarian (n): A member of a parliament, especially one who is experienced in its rules and procedures.
Synonyms
- Legislators: The most direct and formal synonym.
- Lawgivers: A more formal or historical term for those who enact laws.
- Congressmen/Congresswomen: Specific terms for members of the U.S. Congress (a subset of law-makers).
Related Phrases
- To enact laws: The formal action taken by law-makers.
- The assembly has the power to enact laws.
- To pass legislation: Another phrase for the act of approving a law.
- The law-makers worked late to pass the crucial legislation.
Noun
- persons who make or amend or repeal laws