opinion of the attorney general

opinion of the attorney general
An opinion prepared by the attorney general by way of advising the executive and administrative heads of the state government upon questions of law touching their official duties. 7 Am J2d Atty Gen § 8. The opinion of the Attorney General of the United States upon a question of law, required by the President or the head of any of the executive departments of the Federal Government. 5 USC §§ 303, 304.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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