(born 1942), US attorney general 2001–05. Under him, the Justice Department was reorganized to focus on antiterrorism, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Definition of Ashcroft, John David in US English:
Ashcroft, John David
proper nounˈaSHˌkrôft
(born 1942), US attorney general 2001–05. Under him, the Justice Department was reorganized to focus on antiterrorism, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.