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Attorney General

nounmasculineformal/pɾo.ku.ɾaˈðoɾ ʒeˈɾal/low

pro·cu·ra·dor-ge·ral

Definition

The chief law officer of a country or state, responsible for the enforcement of the law.
The Attorney General presented a report to the government.
The Attorney General is responsible for upholding the law.

Etymology

Do latim 'procurator' e 'generalem'

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