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civil authority

/ˈsɪv.əl ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/

Traduction: Désigne l'autorité exercée par les institutions civiles de l'État, chargées de maintenir l'ordre, de faire respecter les lois et de gérer les affaires publiques, par opposition au pouvoir militaire ou religieux.

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/ˈsɪv.əl ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/C1formalpolitical
  • frDésigne l'autorité exercée par les institutions civiles de l'État, chargées de maintenir l'ordre, de faire respecter les lois et de gérer les affaires publiques, par opposition au pouvoir militaire ou religieux.

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.

    frautorité civile

    • 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.

    frautorité civile

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