"rulemaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rulemakers [plural]
Etymology: rule + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rule|maker}} rule + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} rulemaker (plural rulemakers)
  1. A maker of rules: a person, deity, or other agent (usually a sentient one, in most contexts) who makes the rules. Hyponyms: regulator Related terms: decision-maker, decision-making, lawmaker, lawmaking, rulemaking
    Sense id: en-rulemaker-en-noun-wknY-NJK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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