Definition

1. Noun:
   • The head of the U.S. Department of Justice and a member of the President's Cabinet: The United States Attorney General is the chief lawyer for the federal government, leads the Department of Justice, and serves as the principal advisor to the President on legal matters.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The United States Attorney General announced a new national initiative to combat cybercrime.
  • Confirmation hearings for the nominee to be United States Attorney General are underway in the Senate.
  • The United States Attorney General is a cabinet-level position.

Advanced Usage

• The title is often shortened to "Attorney General" in contexts where it is clear the reference is to the federal government of the United States.
  • The Attorney General will issue a formal opinion on the matter.

Variants and Related Words

• Attorney General (AG): The common abbreviated title for the position.
• U.S. Attorney General: A common variant of the full title.
• Department of Justice (DOJ): The federal department headed by the Attorney General.

Synonyms

• Chief Law Enforcement Officer (of the United States government)
• Head of the Justice Department

Related Phrases

• Office of the Attorney General (OAG): Refers to the staff and offices supporting the Attorney General.
  • A statement was released by the Office of the Attorney General.

Noun

1. the person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department
   • Edmund Randolph was the first Attorney General, appointed by President Washington