law
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Plural
lawgivers
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an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people
- Moses is considered one of the most important lawgivers in history for delivering the Ten Commandments to the Israelites.
- Hammurabi, the sixth king of Babylon, is famous for the code of law he instituted, making him a legendary lawgiver from antiquity.
- Traditional societies retain respect for elders as experienced lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will.
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