Definition

1. Noun:
   • The position of the head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government: The "Attorney General of the United States" is a Cabinet-level official who leads the Department of Justice, serves as the principal legal advisor to the President and the executive branch, and oversees federal law enforcement.
   • A specific office with historical origin: The office of the Attorney General was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The President nominated a new candidate for the position of Attorney General of the United States.
  • As Attorney General of the United States, her duties include representing the country in legal matters and supervising U.S. Attorneys.

Advanced Usage

• "To be confirmed as Attorney General of the United States": Refers to the process where a nominee is approved by the U.S. Senate for the position.
  • The nominee was confirmed as Attorney General of the United States by a narrow Senate vote.

Variants and Related Words

• Attorney General (AG) (n): The common abbreviated title for the position. When capitalized and used in a U.S. context, it typically refers to the federal Attorney General of the United States.
  • The Attorney General held a press conference.
• U.S. Attorney General (n): A synonymous phrase for the same position.
• Deputy Attorney General (n): The second-highest-ranking official in the Department of Justice.
• State Attorney General (n): The chief legal officer of an individual U.S. state, not the federal government.

Synonyms

• Chief Law Enforcement Officer (of the U.S.): Emphasizes the law enforcement leadership role.
• Head of the U.S. Department of Justice: Describes the administrative leadership position.

Related Phrases

• "To serve as Attorney General": To hold the office.
  • He served as Attorney General for four years.
• "Office of the Attorney General (OAG)": Refers to the department or staff supporting the Attorney General.

Noun

1. 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