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

1. persons who make or amend or repeal laws