Military Authority
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal power and right vested in military commanders and personnel to enforce orders, maintain discipline, and govern forces.
The military authority oversees all operations within the armed forces during wartime.
- (n.) The authority exercised by military government or occupation forces over civilian populations in a war zone.
After the occupation, the military authority established curfews and controlled civil administration.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish military authority as both a command power and a governing power during occupation to avoid ambiguity.
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