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/ətˈərni dʒˈɛnərəl/ Listen

Attorney general

noun

The chief law officer of a country or state.

The person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department. Synonyms: United States Attorney General, US Attorney General.

The position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States. Synonym: Attorney General of the United States.

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