co-legislator

Independence concerns a citizen being subject to laws he gives himself, i.e. as co-legislator of the laws.

Kant's Social and Political Philosophy Rauscher, Frederick 2007

The individual who, as a co-legislator, enacts penal law cannot possibly be the same person who, as a subject, is punished according to the law; for, qua criminal, he cannot possibly be regarded as having a voice in the legislation, the legislator being rationally viewed as just and holy.

The Science of Right 1790

The institution has grown in importance since the entry into force on 1 December of the Lisbon Treaty, which sees the EU assembly become co-legislator in the majority of policy areas.

EurActiv.com 2010

The institution has grown in importance since the entry into force on 1 December of the Lisbon Treaty, which sees the EU assembly become co-legislator in the majority of policy areas.

EurActiv.com 2010

Parliament is co-legislator on the issue, along with the EU's 27 member states.

Epolitix News 2009

Moreover, since the late 1980s, the parliament's power of 'co-decision' - making it a co-legislator with the council of ministers - has steadily been expanded.

Red Pepper Leigh Phillips 2009

In terms of legislation, this means, for instance, that the EP would be co-legislator for the review of the basic Anti-Dumping Regulation, or of the GSP (generalised system of preferences)

unknown title 2009

Hube points to his tri-partisan support he's received from Republicans, Democrats and Progressives as proof of his effectiveness as a legislator, and a recent award he received from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns as co-legislator of the year.

RutlandHerald.com 2008

As co-legislator, the executive power can choose whether to submit a bill to the lower house or to the senate first, said the MOP official, adding that this decision is based on the political climate.

Business News Americas - Top Stories 2008

Fowler added: "The NCOP is a co-legislator with the national assembly.

ANC Daily News Briefing 1997