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(noun) the position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States; "the post of Attorney General was created in 1789" |
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Synonyms: Attorney General of the United States |
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Related Words: secretaryship |
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(noun) the chief law officer of a country or state |
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Related Words: law officer, lawman, peace officer |
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(noun) the person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department; "Edmund Randolph was the first Attorney General, appointed by President Washington" |
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Related Words: secretary |
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