In England and Ireland, the attorney-general is the first law-officer and legal adviser of the crown, acting on its behalf in its revenue and criminal proceedings, carrying on prosecutions in crimes that have a public character, guarding the interests of charitable endowments, and granting patents. He is ex officio the leader of the bar, and, as a member of Parliament, has charge of all government measures on legal questions. The solicitor-general holds a similar position, and may act in his place. There were also attorneys-general in the British colonies. In the United States the attorney-general is head of the department of justice. The individual states have also an attorney-general. Research Attorney-General
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