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civil authority

/ˈsɪv.əl ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/

Tradução: Refere-se à autoridade governamental ou órgão responsável por manter a ordem, fazer cumprir as leis e administrar assuntos públicos em uma jurisdição civil, em oposição ao poder militar ou religioso.

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/ˈsɪv.əl ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/C1formalpolitical
  • ptRefere-se à autoridade governamental ou órgão responsável por manter a ordem, fazer cumprir as leis e administrar assuntos públicos em uma jurisdição civil, em oposição ao poder militar ou religioso.

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.

    ptAutoridade civil

    • 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.

    ptAutoridade civil

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