state's attorney
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state's attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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But the justices seemed far more cautious on this issue, and even the state’s attorney conceded that “it’s actually pretty remarkable how little our Constitution says about county sheriffs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
File a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and your state’s attorney general if you believe a debt collector has violated the law.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, Becerra, a California native, served as the state's attorney general and as the nation's health secretary under Democratic President Joe Biden.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The state’s attorney general, Keith Ellison, also believes the state was within their rights to ban prediction markets, saying he was very concerned about their impact on Minnesotans.
From Salon ● May 24, 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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