Meaning Of The Word Solicitor General

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Solicitor General
The Solicitor General in Britain or the United States, or in an American state, is the second most important legal officer, next in rank below an Attorney General.

solicitor general in American English
the law officer in the U.S. Department of Justice ranking next below the attorney general: the U.S. solicitor general represents the U.S. in cases before the Supreme Court
noun: a law officer who maintains the rights of the state in suits affecting the public interest, next in rank to the attorney general

Solicitor General in British English
noun: (in Britain) the law officer of the Crown ranking next to the Attorney General (in Scotland to the Lord Advocate) and acting as his or her assistant

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