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The correct spelling is attorney general.
How to pronounce attorney general
noun
Say it like: Att-orn-ee -jen-era-l
The correct spelling is attorney general. A major government officer throughout the English-speaking world, generally responsible for interpreting the law for the head of government and executive department and function… For example: "Janet Reno was US Attorney General under Bill Clinton."
Usage Examples
“Janet Reno was US Attorney General under Bill Clinton.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A major government officer throughout the English-speaking world, generally responsible for interpreting the law for the head of government and executive department and functioning as chief prosecutor, with the ability to bring civil and criminal actions directly.
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