attorney general

noun

Meaning

The chief law officer of a government who acts as the primary legal advisor to the state and represents the government in legal proceedings.

Examples

The attorney general announced a new investigation into corporate fraud.
As the nation's top prosecutor, the attorney general oversees the Department of Justice.

Synonyms: prosecutor, counsel, solicitor

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attorney general

noun

Pronunciation: əˈtɜːrni ˈdʒɛnərəl

Definition

The chief law officer of a government who acts as the primary legal advisor to the state and represents the government in legal proceedings.

Examples

The attorney general announced a new investigation into corporate fraud.
As the nation's top prosecutor, the attorney general oversees the Department of Justice.

Synonyms of attorney general

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