ATTORNEY GENERAL - Definition

WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] 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" [n] the chief law officer of a country or state [n] 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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	Synonyms:	Attorney General of the United States

	See Also:	law officer, lawman, peace officer, secretary, secretaryship, United States Cabinet, US Cabinet

Products Dictionary

	Definition:	Attorney General Discusses the duties of the Attorney General, how one gets this job, where one works, the daily routine, and other facts about the position. more details ...

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\Attor"ney-gen"eral\, n.; (pl. Attorney-generals or Attorneys-general). (Law) The chief law officer of the state, empowered to act in all litigation in which the law-executing power is a party, and to advise this supreme executive whenever required. --Wharton.