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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And last week, a group of left-leaning and progressive groups sent a letter to state attorneys general calling on them to block the merger.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Police had previous knowledge of the Swiss suspect and his profile in a medical context rather than a criminal one, according to Raphaël Bourquin, the regional attorney general.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill would also prevent prediction markets from operating in a state unless they’re authorized under a state wagering program approved by the attorney general.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Paramount still needs to win the support of Warner shareholders, and also gain regulatory approvals from the Justice Department, state attorney generals and overseas governments.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Police had previous knowledge of the Swiss suspect and his profile in a medical context rather than a criminal one, according to Raphaël Bourquin, the regional attorney general.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill would also prevent prediction markets from operating in a state unless they’re authorized under a state wagering program approved by the attorney general.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Paramount still needs to win the support of Warner shareholders, and also gain regulatory approvals from the Justice Department, state attorney generals and overseas governments.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Attorney general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney%20general. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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