Attorney General (Noun)
Meaning 1
The chief law officer of a country or state.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing federal laws and overseeing the various law enforcement agencies within the Department of Justice.
- The President nominated a new Attorney General to replace the outgoing one, who had resigned amid controversy.
- As the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, the Attorney General plays a critical role in shaping national policy on crime and justice.
- The Attorney General's office is responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases involving federal crimes, such as terrorism and public corruption.
- The Attorney General serves as the head of the Department of Justice and is a member of the President's cabinet.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
The person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department; "Edmund Randolph was the first Attorney General, appointed by President Washington".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.