Attorney General — synonyms, definition

1. attorney general (Noun)

3 synonyms
Attorney General of the United States US Attorney General United States Attorney General
3 definitions

attorney general (Noun) — (law) the chief law officer of a country or state.

attorney general (Noun) — The person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department. ex. "Edmund Randolph was the first Attorney General, appointed by President Washington"

attorney general (Noun) — The position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States. ex. "the post of Attorney General was created in 1789"

5 types of
law officer lawman peace officer secretary secretaryship
2 parts of
US Cabinet United States Cabinet