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Lord Advocate

British

noun

(in Scotland) the chief law officer of the Crown: he acts as public prosecutor and is in charge of the administration of criminal justice

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The push for reform comes as Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, Scotland's top law officer, makes clear her desire to improve the justice system for victims of sexual offences.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC told campaigner Jules Rose in a letter that the probe "has not progressed as it should have".

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

He ended by saying he recognised these were "sensitive matters" and requested a meeting with the Lord Advocate.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC launched the move against Sodexo Ltd and NHS Lothian for their alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

I omit further discussion with my Lord Advocate of the Fisc about the communication of his allegations, because the time is brief, and I have professed great reverence for him since my youth.

From The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book by Anonymous

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