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CIVIL AUTHORITY Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase civil authority. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For CIVIL AUTHORITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for civil authority, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
administration authority control government jurisdiction leadership ruling

Alternatives for ADMINISTRATION

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