attorney general of the United States

Cultural  

1. The head of the United States Department of Justice and a member of the president's cabinet. The attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government.

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Example Sentences

They would go on to become the president and attorney general of the United States, respectively.

From Literature

The Attorney General of the United States is considered the nation's top lawyer.

From Salon

“Like the director of the FBI, the director of Marshals Service reports to the attorney general of the United States,” Monier said, adding, “but because of our unique role with the court, we are the enforcement arm of the court.”

From Los Angeles Times

Still, it is shocking when the Attorney General of the United States does so.

From Salon

Todd Blanche, incoming Deputy Attorney General of the United States of America responded by once again attacking the process that had brought us to this day.

From Slate