CIVIL AUTHORITY Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase civil authority. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CIVIL AUTHORITY
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administration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of administering medication • the tenure of a president • the act of governing; exercising authority • the act of meting out justice according to the law | ||||||||
authorities | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | ||||||||
government | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit • the act of governing; exercising authority • (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed • the study of government of states and other political units | ||||||||
officialdom | nounn | |||||||
noun • people elected or appointed to administer a government | ||||||||
regime | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit • (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet) | ||||||||
civil officer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who exercises authority over civilian affairs |