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noun
In common-law countries, a legal officer who is the chief representative of a regional or national government in courtroom proceedings; sometimes a deputy of the attorney general.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
a law officer appointed to assist an attorney general
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: lawman, law officer, peace officer
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