1. plural of lawgiving; the act or process of establishing or enacting laws
Usage: usually used in formal or historical contexts; often refers to the establishment of a legal system or code
2. plural of lawgiving; instances or periods in which laws are given or established, especially by a ruler or authority
Usage: archaic or literary usage

Examples

• The ancient lawgivings of Hammurabi established one of the earliest written legal codes.
• The king's lawgivings were recorded on stone tablets for all to see.
• Throughout history, different cultures have had their own unique lawgivings and legal traditions.
• The lawgivings of the early republic shaped the nation's constitutional framework.
• Religious texts often describe divine lawgivings as foundational to moral order.
• The parliament's recent lawgivings addressed environmental protection and public health.