state's attorney
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state's attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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In Texas, the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a probe into Shein, mirroring similar moves targeting the firm in several European countries.
From BBC
Sonora state's Attorney General Gustavo Salas Chávez told reporters early on Sunday that most of those killed had died due to "exposure to toxic gases".
From BBC
It will now be reviewed by the state’s attorney general, including a fiscal analysis and public comment period, before the chamber needs to collect approximately 540,000 signatures in support of it.
From Los Angeles Times
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who also served as the state’s attorney general after a 24-year stint in Congress, argued that it is critical to elect a governor who has experience.
From Los Angeles Times
"You don't need to invest that much in the perimeter. If people get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons," explains the state's attorney general, James Uthmeier, a Republican, in a video set to rock music and posted on social media.
From BBC
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