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Legislator

A lawgiver; one who makes laws for a state or community; a member of a legislative body.

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Deputy 76% connected

One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a represen…

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Filibuster 76% connected

A lawless military adventurer, especially one in quest of plunder; a freebooter; -- originally applied to buccaneers infesting the Spanish American c…

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Parliamentarian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Parliament.

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Representative 76% connected

Fitted to represent; exhibiting a similitude.

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Senator 76% connected

A member of a senate.

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Whip 76% connected

To strike with a lash, a cord, a rod, or anything slender and lithe; to lash; to beat; as, to whip a horse, or a carpet.

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Lawgiver 76% connected

One who makes or enacts a law or system of laws; a legislator.

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Lawmaker 76% connected

A legislator; a lawgiver.

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Politician 76% connected

One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.

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Legislate 74% connected

To make or enact a law or laws.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Legislate 74% connected

To make or enact a law or laws.

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