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
Political leaders who witnessed Harding die condemned his execution, including Grant Woods, the state’s attorney general.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
“Glad to see him go,” Keith Ellison, the state’s attorney general, told CNN after the news broke.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
The state’s attorney, Mr. Fine, stood up again.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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