1. a person who creates or establishes laws
2. a great leader who establishes a legal system for a people or nation
Usage: historical

Examples

• Moses is considered a great lawgiver in Jewish tradition.
• The ancient Greek lawgiver Solon reformed Athens’ legal system.
• Hammurabi was a famous lawgiver of ancient Babylon.
• The constitution recognizes Congress as the primary lawgiver.
• Many cultures have stories about legendary lawgivers.
• The lawgiver’s reforms brought justice to the land.