"private attorney general" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: private attorney generals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} private attorney general (plural private attorney generals)
  1. (law) An attorney who brings a lawsuit advocating it to be in the public interest on behalf of a citizen or group of citizens. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-private_attorney_general-en-noun-8I4KnmNz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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