German word

Gesetzgeber

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈzɛtsˌgeːbɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlegislator

Example

Die Gesetzgeber diskutieren heute das neue Gesetz.

The legislators are discussing the new law today.

Illustration for Gesetzgeber (legislator)

More examples

Ein starker Gesetzgeber kann langfristige Standards setzen.

A strong legislator can set long-term standards.

Core concept

The authority behind a rule, whether represented by one official or a whole legislative body.

Common phrases

  • die Rolle des Gesetzgebers

    role of the legislator

  • der demokratische Gesetzgeber

    democratic legislator

  • der nationale Gesetzgeber

    national legislator

Similar words

Legislative: A lawmaking branch or institution with legislative authority.
Parlament: A formal assembly of representatives that debates and adopts laws.
Abgeordneter: An elected member of a parliament who speaks and votes on laws.
Regierung: The executive organization that drafts and submits bills to parliament.

Definition in German

Gesetzgeber ist die Person oder Institution, die Gesetze erlässt oder beschließt.

Word origin

'Gesetzgeber' is built from 'Gesetz', derived from 'setzen' ('to set'), and 'Geber', derived from 'geben' ('to give').

Usage tips

  • In legal and formal writing, 'Gesetzgeber' often refers to the authority responsible for a law rather than to every individual legislator.

Other meanings

  • legislaturenoun
  • parliamentnoun

Opposites

  • Exekutiveexecutivenoun
  • Judikativejudiciarynoun

Related words

  • Gesetzgeberrollelegislator's rolenoun
  • Gesetzgeberbefugnislegislator's authoritynoun
  • Gesetzgeberinitiativelegislator's initiativenoun

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