law·giv·er (lô g v  r)n. 1. One who gives a code of laws to a people. 2. See lawmaker. |
lawgiver [ˈlɔːˌgɪvə]
n
1. (Law) the giver of a code of laws
2. (Law) Also called lawmaker a maker of laws
lawgiving n & adj
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| Noun | 1. |  lawgiver - a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of lawslaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others legislator - someone who makes or enacts laws promulgator - (law) one who promulgates laws (announces a law as a way of putting it into execution) |
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