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Lawmakers

Definition:

Lawmakers refer to individuals who have the authority to create, amend, and pass laws within a particular jurisdiction.

Part of Speech:

Noun - plural

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Sense 1:

People who hold an elected position to create, amend, and pass laws.

Sample Sentences:

1. The lawmakers convened to discuss the proposed amendments to the tax code.
2. As a representative, she is one of the key lawmakers responsible for the passage of important bills.
3. The lawmakers are debating the newly introduced legislation on gun control.

Sense 2:

A broader term encompassing individuals who have the authority to make laws, including members of legislatures, executive bodies, judicial bodies, and other political bodies.

Sample Sentences:

1. The lawmakers from the Senate and House of Representatives are working together to draft comprehensive immigration reform.
2. International lawmakers gathered at the summit to discuss global policies on climate change.
3. The judiciary, as an essential group of lawmakers, interprets and applies the laws.