legislator
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtɝ// UK //lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪtɐ// leg·is·la·tor
n. a person who has the power to make or change laws for a country or state. You usually find them working in a parliament or congress.
n. a person who writes and passes laws as a member of a legislative body. Often used to refer to elected officials in a parliament, congress, or assembly.
The legislator voted in favor of the new environmental law.
Every local legislator must balance the needs of their specific district with the broader goals of the national government.
While the executive branch enforces the rules, the legislator is responsible for drafting the statutory framework that governs public life and fiscal responsibility.
From Latin lēgislātor.