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attorney general
noun
plural attorneys general or attorney generals
: the chief law officer of a nation or state who represents the government in litigation and serves as its principal legal adviser
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But Trump features in the Missouri attorney general’s race to an unusual degree.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
The charges were filed in four counties and will be prosecuted by the state attorney general’s office.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 24 May 2024
The state attorneys general for Ohio and Pennsylvania are still scrutinizing the company, and next month the National Transportation Safety Board will release its final report on the accident, which is expected to include recommendations for new safety regulations.
—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 23 May 2024
The bill would invalidate any policies already adopted by school districts across the state, such as Chino Valley Unified, which was sued by the attorney general last year for requiring that parents be notified if a student requests to be addressed by a different name or pronouns.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1585, in the meaning defined above
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“Attorney general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney%20general. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
attorney general
noun
plural attorneys general or attorney generals
: the chief law officer of a nation or state who represents the government in legal matters
Legal Definition
attorney general
noun
plural attorneys general or attorney generals
: the chief law officer of a nation or state who represents the government in litigation and serves as its principal legal advisor
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