Why is it attorneys general and not attorney generals?

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Why is it attorneys general and not attorney generals?

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Because they aren’t commanding armies.

In this case, the word “general” is an adjective, not a noun.

Attorneys general are top prosecutors of the jurisdiction.

Attorney Gererals would be members of the Bar with stars.

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