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civil authority

/ˈsɪv.əl ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/

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phrase

/ˈsɪv.əl ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/C1formalpolitical
  • ruОтносится к государственной власти или органу, ответственному за поддержание порядка, соблюдение законов и управление общественными делами в гражданской юрисдикции, в отличие от военной или религиозной власти.

Refers to the governmental power or body responsible for maintaining order, enforcing laws, and managing public affairs within a civilian jurisdiction, as opposed to military or religious authority.

  1. Governmental powerB2formal

    The power or right of a government or its officials to enforce laws, maintain order, and manage public affairs.

    ruГосударственная власть

    • The civil authority declared a state of emergency after the flood.
    • All citizens must respect the decisions of the civil authority.
    • The military acted under the direction of the civil authority.
  2. Government bodyB2formal

    An official organization or institution that has the legal power to govern a specific area or population.

    ruОрган гражданской власти

    • The local civil authority issued new building permits.
    • The civil authority is responsible for public safety.
    • He reported the incident to the civil authority.