attorney general

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Numerous media outlets reported that Defence Minister Linda Reynolds and Attorney-general Christian Porter, who are both on sick leave, were likely to lose their Cabinet positions despite Morrison’s previous strong backing of them.

From Reuters • Mar. 25, 2021

Attorney-general Petros Clerides, appointed in 2005, is the state's top legal adviser and prosecutor.

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2012

The patents both of Lord Dartmouth and Knox were referred to the Attorney-general here, and a report made accordingly, and both, as I have already said, were passed in this kingdom.

From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 The Drapier's Letters by Swift, Jonathan

When the bill was sent to the President, Washington, unwilling to do anything unconstitutional, asked both the Attorney-general Randolph and Jefferson to give their opinion on the matter in writing.

From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard, Gilbert

I inform you of this as you seem interested in the affair, which is now in the hands of the Attorney-general.

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 2 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas