Definition

The position or role of a person who makes laws in a government.

Example

The legislatorship requires a deep understanding of the law and public policy.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it's like to be in a legislatorship?

Not really, but it sounds pretty intense and important.

Yeah, I wonder how they manage all the responsibilities in that job.

I guess they have to balance a lot of opinions and make tough decisions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legislatorship is formed from "legis" (from Latin *legis*, meaning law) and "lator" (from Latin *lator*, meaning one who brings or proposes) combined with "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state or condition of being a person who brings or proposes laws.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brings' laws ('lator') and is in a specific 'state' ('-ship') of being a lawmaker.

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