Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Attorney General.
Attorney General - as a noun
The chief law officer of a country or state
The person who holds the position of secretary of the justice department
Example: "Edmund randolph was the first attorney general, appointed by president washington"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
united states attorney generalus attorney generalThe position of the head of the justice department and the chief law enforcement officer of the united states
Example: "The post of attorney general was created in 1789"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attorney general of the united statesExample Sentences
"The attorney general is the chief legal officer of a country or state."
"The attorney general is responsible for representing the government in legal matters."
"The attorney general can issue legal opinions and advice to government officials."
"The attorney general is appointed by the president or governor and confirmed by the senate."
"The attorney general often oversees and supervises the work of other lawyers in government agencies."
