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attorneys general

attorneys general is the plural of attorney general.

Meaning of attorney general

Noun

attorney general (plural attorneys general or attorney generals)

  1. The chief legal advisor to the government, overseeing legal affairs and ensuring that laws are uniformly and justly applied.
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    Synonyms:
    AG, Atty. Gen.

Questions about attorneys general

What is attorneys general the plural of?
Attorneys general is the plural of attorney general.

Words near attorneys general in the dictionary

  1. attorneyism
  2. attorneyisms
  3. attorneys
  4. attorneys at law
  5. attorneys fees
  6. attorneys general
  7. attorneys of record
  8. attorneys-at-law
  9. attorneys-in-fact
  10. attorneyship
  11. attorneyships

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