Public Gathering Authorization
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈɡæðərɪŋ ˌɔːθərʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An official permission issued by a competent authority allowing a group to hold a public meeting or assembly, typically to ensure public safety and order.
The organizers obtained a public gathering authorization before hosting the demonstration downtown.
Forms
- public gathering authorization
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Commentary
This term is often used in statutory and regulatory contexts to regulate assemblies; drafting should specify issuing authority and conditions clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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