lawgiver

Meanings

• noun

  A person or entity that establishes and enforces laws.

  - "The lawgiver of a country is responsible for creating and enforcing the laws."
  - "Moses is considered the lawgiver of the Jewish people."
  - "The constitution is the ultimate lawgiver in a democratic society."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɔˌɡɪv.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Variants

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lawgiver , lawgivers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'giefan,' meaning 'to give,' and the Middle English word 'law,' meaning 'a legal code.'

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that Zeus was the ultimate lawgiver, as he was the god of law and order.

2. In the Bible, Moses is considered the lawgiver of the Jewish people, as he received the Ten Commandments from God.

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Related Concepts

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1. legislator: A person who makes laws, particularly a member of a legislative assembly.

2. jurist: A person learned in the law, especially one who is qualified to practice law before a court.

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Culture

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The term 'lawgiver' has been used in various cultural contexts, such as in religion (e.g., Moses, Muhammad, and Solon) and in literature (e.g., Shakespeare's 'The Law's Tale').

How to Memorize "lawgiver"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a gavel, symbolizing their authority as a lawgiver.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lawgiver' with the image of a judge's bench and a gavel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'lawgiver' with the phrase 'gives law'.

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