state's attorney

noun

: a legal officer (such as a district attorney) appointed or elected to represent a state in court proceedings within a district

called also state attorney

Examples of state's attorney in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The other side: Former Democratic Alder Bob Fioretti, who is now running as a Republican for Cook County state's attorney, questions the characterization of the PFA as a success. Monica Eng, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024 Flashback: Before the PFA took effect in 2023, some state's attorneys and politicians proffered dire predictions about what the impact would be. Monica Eng, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024 Kroger and Albertsons merger is further delayed after the parties agreed to postpone the close until after a Colorado court rules on a case brought by that state's attorney general to block it. Richard Collings, Axios, 26 July 2024 But after just five years as New York state's attorney general, James has built a reputation as a giant-slayer, targeting — and in some cases, toppling — some of the most powerful figures and organizations in the United States. Brian Mann, NPR, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for state's attorney 

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Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of state's attorney was in 1779

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“State's attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%27s%20attorney. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

state's attorney

noun
: a district attorney that represents a state compare united states attorney
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