law
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Plural
lawmakers
1
someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people
- After years of advocacy, the bill was finally passed when a critical mass of lawmakers recognized the urgent need for reform.
- Progressives hoped to elect more like-minded lawmakers who would support bills expanding health care and workers' rights.
- Town hall meetings allowed constituents direct access to raise concerns with their elected lawmakers face to face.
- Corruption scandals ultimately brought down several disgraced lawmakers who had betrayed the public trust.
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