Historical Figures And Rulers

noun a person who gives or makes laws; legislator

• The lawgiver was responsible for drafting and implementing new legislation.
• The lawgiver is the one who makes the rules around here.
• Yo, the lawgiver just dropped some new laws on us.
• In this society, the constitution is seen as the ultimate lawgiver.

noun the position or authority of a lord

• His Lordship requests your presence at the royal banquet.
• I heard His Lordship is throwing a big party this weekend.
• Yo, did you see His Lordship's new ride? It's sick!
• In the world of finance, his lordship over the market is unmatched.

noun a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign

• The viceroy was appointed to govern the colony on behalf of the monarch.
• The viceroy threw a lavish party at the governor's mansion.
• I heard the viceroy is throwing a fancy shindig tonight.
• She was considered the viceroy of the office, making all the important decisions.