What is another word for attorney-general?
Pronunciation: [ɐtˈɜːnid͡ʒˈɛnəɹə͡l] (IPA) 
Attorney-general, the title for the head of the legal department in many countries, has numerous synonyms. One of the most common alternate terms is "Solicitor General" used in countries like the US and UK. It refers specifically to the second-highest-ranking officer in the department who holds primary responsibility for handling legal cases of the government. Other synonyms for an attorney-general can include Advocate General, Chief Legal Advisor, Prosecutor General, or Minister of Justice. Each of these titles refers to the head of the legal department in different countries and can have slightly different responsibilities and powers. Nevertheless, the underlying purpose remains the same, to represent a government in legal matters and protect the interests of the state.
