lawgiving
/ˈlɔˌɡɪvɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of creating or establishing laws.
- The ancient assembly was responsible for lawgiving in the city-state.
- Lawgiving requires careful debate and consideration of public opinion.
- Modern lawgiving involves many steps, from drafting to voting.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or involved in the creation of laws.
- The king's lawgiving role was central to his authority.
- She studied the lawgiving traditions of different cultures.
- The lawgiving body met every year to update the legal code.