lawmakers
nounUK /ˈlɔːˌmeɪkəz/
US /ˈlɔˌmeɪkərz/
Lawmakers are people who make the rules for a place.
The lawmakers voted to build a new park for the town.
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2. Members of a group that writes and passes laws, such as a parliament or congress.
The lawmakers debated the new tax bill for hours.
3. People in power who create official rules for a country or state.
State lawmakers met to discuss school funding.
4. Elected leaders whose job is to turn ideas into laws.
The lawmakers listened to citizens before making their decision.