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lawmaking

[law-mayk-ing] / ˈlɔˌmeɪk ɪŋ /




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Ahead of the ceremonies, foreign dignitaries convened to pay their respects, including Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, and He Wei, vice chairman of China’s top lawmaking body.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

In that book, it was important to us to highlight Congress’ clear role as the preeminent lawmaking body in the federal government.

From Salon Nov. 1, 2025

“The Founders of this Nation,” as the court wrote, “entrusted the lawmaking power to the Congress alone.”

From Slate Jul. 22, 2025

They hope to present the idea to state lawmakers in January, when California’s 2025 lawmaking session begins.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2024

He was strangely suited to the tussle of lawmaking, calm inside the maelstrom, accustomed to being an outsider, taking defeats in his easy Hawaiian stride.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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