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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Under the state constitution, the gifting of certain state properties requires approval by a collective decision-making body comprised of the attorney general, the chief financial officer and the commissioner of agriculture as well as the governor.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The Salvadoran legislature, dominated by the president’s ruling coalition, removed five Supreme Court justices and the attorney general.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Under Florida’s constitution, the gifting of certain state properties must be approved by a decision-making body comprised of the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and commissioner of agriculture.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The attorney general can levy civil penalties of up to $1 million per violation for noncompliance with these reporting requirements.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The Salvadoran legislature, dominated by the president’s ruling coalition, removed five Supreme Court justices and the attorney general.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Under Florida’s constitution, the gifting of certain state properties must be approved by a decision-making body comprised of the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and commissioner of agriculture.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The attorney general can levy civil penalties of up to $1 million per violation for noncompliance with these reporting requirements.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Attorney general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney%20general. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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