"solicitor general" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: solicitor generals [plural], solicitors general [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s|solicitors general}} solicitor general (plural solicitor generals or solicitors general)
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: solicitor general

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