(historical) A member of a privileged association in France, before the French Revolution, who collected duties on behalf of the king, along with bonus fees for themselves.

plural of receiver-general

An officer who receives the public revenue; a treasurer.

plural of solicitor general

plural of solicitor general

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.

plural of glowing generality

Synonym of glittering generality

A senior law officer advising a government.

(law, now historical) A warrant issued without naming any specific person, which can be issued to anyone suspected of an offence.