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    Tagapagbatas (en. Lawmaker)

    ta-ga-pag-ba-tas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person with a legal title who represents or participates in the creation of laws.
    The lawmaker plays an important role in changing society.
    Ang tagapagbatas ay may mahalagang papel sa pagbabago ng lipunan.
    A member of the legislature responsible for drafting and passing bills.
    The lawmakers gathered to discuss the new law.
    Ang mga tagapagbatas ay nagtipon-tipon upang talakayin ang bagong batas.
    An individual with the authority to create policies and regulations.
    The lawmakers study the needs of their constituents.
    Ang mga tagapagbatas ay nag-aaral ng mga pangangailangan ng kanilang nasasakupan.

    Etymology

    From the words 'tagapag' and 'batas' meaning 'doer or enforcer of laws.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lawmakers of the country
    Individuals responsible for making laws in a country.
    mga tagapagbatas ng bansa

    Related Words

    law
    Rules and regulations established and enforced by the state.
    batas
    legislative
    Related to the making of laws or the legislature.
    lehislatibo

    Slang Meanings

    lawmaker
    Our president is a lawmaker, he has passed so many laws.
    Yung presidente natin, isang batas-gawa, sobrang dami ng mga ipinasa niya.
    legislator
    As a legislator, he must listen to the people's concerns.
    Bilang mambabatas, kailangang makinig siya sa mga hinaing ng mga tao.
    anti-law
    Sometimes I feel like his arguments are anti-law.
    Minsan feeling ko yung mga argumento niya ay kontra-batas.