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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Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr, a Republican, contended Section 202’s provisions are not privately enforceable and that only the U.S. attorney general can sue under the Voting Rights Act.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 July 2024
Per the attorney general’s guidance for SB 478, in April restaurateur Dustin Lancaster rolled a 4% surcharge into the menu list prices of two of his L.A. restaurants, L&E Oyster Bar and El Condor.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
Beginning in January, private citizens, business owners or the state attorney general can sue if a county or municipality fails to adhere to the law.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 29 June 2024
The state Department of Education referred McClatchy News’ request for comment to the state attorney general’s office.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 28 June 2024
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 July 2024
Per the attorney general’s guidance for SB 478, in April restaurateur Dustin Lancaster rolled a 4% surcharge into the menu list prices of two of his L.A. restaurants, L&E Oyster Bar and El Condor.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
Beginning in January, private citizens, business owners or the state attorney general can sue if a county or municipality fails to adhere to the law.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 29 June 2024
The state Department of Education referred McClatchy News’ request for comment to the state attorney general’s office.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 28 June 2024
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“Attorney general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attorney%20general. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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