attorney general
noun
the chief law officer of a country or state and head of its legal department. att. gen.
attorneys general
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pluralof attorney general.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dollar General has entered into seven settlements with six state attorneys general and consumer protection agencies over inaccurate prices since 2018.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The newly combined company, which took the name Skydance after the deal closed, must release at least 30 films a year as part of a settlement agreement with 12 state attorneys general over antitrust claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
State officials familiar with the travel records said the two temporary attorneys general appointed during Paxton’s suspension did not take the trips listed on the state police travel logs.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
A federal judge on Wednesday approved Paramount’s settlement with 12 state attorneys general, paving the way for the $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
In a civilian title, general isn’t the root, so it doesn’t get the s: Two attorneys general went dancing with two major generals.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
