state's attorney
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state's attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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A bill being considered in New York would allow that state’s attorney general and property insurers to bring actions against parties responsible for climate-related disasters.
From Los Angeles Times
“Glad to see him go,” Keith Ellison, the state’s attorney general, told CNN after the news broke.
Vance met with Keith Ellison, the state’s attorney general, as well as local business leaders.
Around the time that Jan. 6–er was getting soaked, What Next host Mary Harris hopped on a call with Keith Ellison, the state’s attorney general.
From Slate
The subpoenas were also sent to the offices of the state’s attorney general, Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and officials in Ramsey and Hennepin counties, one of the people said.
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