Meaning
lawmaker, legislator
- legislator, lawmaker
- the legislature (as an abstract lawgiving authority)
In a sentence
Il legislatore ha introdotto nuove norme per tutelare i consumatori online.
The legislature introduced new rules to protect online consumers.
I legislatori europei stanno discutendo una direttiva sull'energia rinnovabile.
European lawmakers are discussing a directive on renewable energy.
Secondo i giuristi, la norma travisa l'intenzione originaria del legislatore.
According to legal scholars, the rule misinterprets the original intent of the legislature.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| legislatore | masculine · singular |
| legislatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal register; ubiquitous in legal texts, journalism, and constitutional discussions.
- The feminine form 'legislatrice' exists but is rarely used in legal drafting.