n. [ L. legis lator, prop., a proposer of a law; lex, legis, law + lator a proposer, bearer, fr. latus, used as p. p. of ferre to bear: cf. F. législateur. See Legal, and Tolerate. ] A lawgiver; one who makes laws for a state or community; a member of a legislative body. [ 1913 Webster ]
The legislators in ancient and heroical times. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Many of the legislators themselves had taken an oath of abjuration of his Majesty's person and family. E. Phillips. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to a legislator or legislature. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office of a legislator. Halifax. [ 1913 Webster ]