attorney general
noun
Definition of attorney general
attorneys general
orattorney 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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1585
ATTORNEY GENERAL Defined for English Language Learners
attorney general
noun
Definition of attorney general for English Language Learners
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: the chief lawyer of a country or state who represents the government in legal matters
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attorney general
noun
Legal Definition of attorney general
attorneys general
orattorney 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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