legislator
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legislator
The state institution responsible for passing laws, for example parliament.
Der Gesetzgeber hat beschlossen, die Steuern für umweltfreundliche Produkte zu senken.
The legislator has decided to lower taxes on environmentally friendly products.
This noun is made up of 'Gesetz' (law) and 'Geber' (giver). A 'Geber' is a person or body that gives something. So the 'Gesetzgeber' is literally the institution that 'gives' or enacts laws.
Der Gesetzgeber muss klare Regeln für den Datenschutz schaffen.
The legislator must create clear rules for data protection.
Although the word sounds like a person, 'der Gesetzgeber' usually refers to an abstract institution such as parliament. It is used in the singular to summarize the entire legislative power of a state.
Es wird erwartet, dass der Gesetzgeber bald auf die öffentliche Debatte reagiert.
It is expected that the legislator will soon respond to the public debate.
In political and legal contexts, 'der Gesetzgeber' is often used with certain verbs. Typical combinations are 'ein Gesetz erlassen' (to enact a law), 'etwas vorschreiben' (to prescribe something), 'etwas regeln' (to regulate something), or 'etwas beschließen' (to decide something).
Der Gesetzgeber hat ein neues Gesetz zum Schutz der Umwelt erlassen.
The legislator has enacted a new law to protect the environment.
legislature
Both words can refer to the state body that passes laws, especially parliament. “Der Gesetzgeber” refers to this acting body or its responsibility, while “die Legislative” refers to the legislative branch as an area of government. Use “Gesetzgeber” for the institution taking action and “Legislative” for the branch of government.
Der Gesetzgeber beschloss neue Regeln für den öffentlichen Verkehr.
The legislator passed new rules for public transportation.
Die Legislative beschloss neue Regeln für den öffentlichen Verkehr.
The legislature passed new rules for public transportation.
