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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High ticket prices and exorbitant transportation and parking fees have angered fans and drawn the attention of politicians and state attorneys general.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
His younger sister became the first woman of color to win statewide office in Massachusetts when she was sworn in as attorney general in 2023.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
The attorney general is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer in the state.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Consumers and state attorneys general are among several groups, which also include the Justice Department, the FCC and the European Union, that could pose an obstacle to consummating the merger.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
His younger sister became the first woman of color to win statewide office in Massachusetts when she was sworn in as attorney general in 2023.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
The attorney general is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer in the state.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Consumers and state attorneys general are among several groups, which also include the Justice Department, the FCC and the European Union, that could pose an obstacle to consummating the merger.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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“Attorney general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney%20general. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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