state's attorney
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state's attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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A second phase of the trial is coming in which the state’s attorney general will be asking a judge to grant further relief, including forcing Meta to verify the age of users in the state.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
I will also be contacting the state’s attorney general’s office.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Vance met with Keith Ellison, the state’s attorney general, as well as local business leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, Keith Ellison, the state’s attorney general, told residents to continue to report possible violations of constitutional rights and other incidents involving federal law enforcement to his office.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
February 11: The Seattle General Strike ends when federal troops are summoned by the mayor of Seattle and the state’s attorney general.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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