lawgiver

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːˌɡɪv.ə/ (UK)

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/ˈlɔːˌɡɪv.ə/ (UK) · /ˈlɔˌɡɪv.ɚ/ (US)

Definition of lawgiver

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noun

One who provides laws to a society.

“"Lawgivers were never more mistaken," said Lady Mary, "than when they ordained that the conjugal tie should last through life for better and worse; the last injunction being strictly complied with. There should be septennial marriages, as well as septennial parliaments!"”

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noun

One who provides laws to a society.

“"Lawgivers were never more mistaken," said Lady Mary, "than when they ordained that the conjugal tie should last through life for better and worse; the last injunction being strictly complied with. There should be septennial marriages, as well as septennial parliaments!"”
Any lawmaker.

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From Middle English lawe ȝivere, lawe-ȝivere, law ȝevar; equivalent to law + giver.

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