lawmaking

/ˈlɔˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or activity of creating and passing laws.
    • Lawmaking requires careful debate and compromise among elected officials.
    • Many citizens find the lawmaking process slow and complicated.
    • The public can participate in lawmaking by attending town hall meetings.
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adjective
  1. Relating to the creation of laws.
    • The lawmaking body of the state meets every January.
    • The committee has lawmaking authority over environmental regulations.
    • She studied the lawmaking procedures of different countries.
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