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An attorney general is the chief legal officer of a government.
In the United States, the Attorney General heads the Department of Justice and serves as the president's principal advisor on legal matters.
Each state also has an attorney general who oversees state legal affairs and represents the state in court.
Plural: attorneys general.
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- district attorneyCounty's chief prosecuting officer
- special counselAppointed investigator for conflicts
- judgeOne who decides
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Attorney representing those unable to afford one
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