attorney general

(noun) the chief law officer of a country or state. Synonyms: attorney general.

(noun) the person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department. Synonyms: Attorney General, United States Attorney General, US Attorney General. Example: "Edmund randolph was the first attorney general, appointed by president washington."

(noun) the position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States. Synonyms: Attorney General, Attorney General of the United States. Example: "The post of attorney general was created in 1789."