solicitor general

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.

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Meanings

nounsolicitor general (plural solicitor generals or solicitors general)

plural solicitor generals · plural solicitors general · alternative Philippines abbreviation Solgen

  1. lawIn 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.
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