Definition of LAWGIVER

lawgiver

Plural: lawgivers

Noun

  • One who establishes a system of laws.
  • a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
  • One who provides laws to a society.
  • Any lawmaker.

Examples

  • The tournament director was the ultimate LAWGIVER of Scrabble rules, settling all disputes.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English lawe ȝivere, lawe-ȝivere, law ȝevar; equivalent to law + giver.

Synonyms

lawmaker

Scrabble Score: 15

lawgiver: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lawgiver: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lawgiver: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

lawgiver: valid Words With Friends Word