PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

lawgiver

LAW-giv-er

Definition

A person who establishes or codifies the laws for a society, community, or state.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Old English 'lagu' (law) and 'giefa' (giver), a Germanic construction common in describing figures of high legislative or divine authority.

In the news

The article uses 'lawgiver' to describe Solon, an ancient Athenian figure, to draw a historical parallel regarding the serious, foundational responsibility of creating and maintaining the rules of a democratic system.

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