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Synonyms

state's attorney

American  
Or state attorney

noun

  1. (in judicial proceedings) the legal representative of the state.

Etymology

Origin of state's attorney

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Moody had made his name as an anticorruption crusader during his tenure as the state’s attorney general: Borger’s cartoonish governmental lawlessness struck him as both a political liability and a moral affront.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

Political leaders who witnessed Harding die condemned his execution, including Grant Woods, the state’s attorney general.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

The state’s attorney, Mr. Fine, stood up again.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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