Government Continuity
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt kənˈtɪnjuɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle and practice ensuring that governmental functions and authority persist without interruption during emergencies or transitions.
Government continuity plans are essential to maintain public services during crises.
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- government continuity
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Commentary
Typically invoked in constitutional and administrative law contexts, government continuity emphasizes both legal authority and operational capacity preservation during disruptive events.
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