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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Another problem with the new rules, according to the Williamson County lawsuit, is that the case files that the attorney general's office could request might include confidential information about victims, mental health records and informants.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Before becoming vice president, Harris won statewide elections for the U.S. Senate and California attorney general.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
Complaints can be filed with the attorney general at 651-296-3353.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
The state attorney general found no evidence police caused his death, citing drug use, health issues, and exertion as contributing factors.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Before becoming vice president, Harris won statewide elections for the U.S. Senate and California attorney general.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
Complaints can be filed with the attorney general at 651-296-3353.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
The state attorney general found no evidence police caused his death, citing drug use, health issues, and exertion as contributing factors.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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“Attorney general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney%20general. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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