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The chief law officer of the state, empowered to act in all litigation in which the law-executing power is a party, and to advise this supreme executive whenever required.

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  1. n. The chief law officer of the state, empowered to act in all litigation in which the law-executing power is a party, and to advise this supreme executive whenever required.
  2. The chief law officer of the state, empowered to act in all litigation in which the law-executing power is a party, and to advise this supreme executive whenever required. Wharton.
  3. The chief law officer of the state, empowered to act in alllitigation in which the law-executing power is a party, and to advisethis supreme executive whenever required. Wharton.