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Noun Concept
Categories: Religion and government, Government agencies
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civil authority  civil officer  Civil administration  Authority, Civil  Civic administration
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A person who exercises authority over civilian affairs WordNet 3.0
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A person who exercises authority over civilian affairs WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Civil authority or civil government is the practical implementation of a state on behalf of its citizens, other than through military units, that enforces law and order and that is distinguished from religious authority and secular authority. Wikipedia
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