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lawgiver

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Lawgiver (noun) means a person who creates laws for a society.

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1
A person who creates laws for a society.
2
Any person who makes laws.
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Etymology

This word comes from Middle English lawe ȝivere, lawe-ȝivere, law ȝevar, and is equivalent to law + giver.

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What is the meaning of lawgiver?
"lawgiver" (noun) means a person who creates laws for a society.
What is another word for lawgiver?
Other words for "lawgiver" include lawmaker.
What are the different meanings of lawgiver?
"lawgiver" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who creates laws for a society; 2. Any person who makes laws.

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