Transitional Authority
/trænˈzɪʃənəl ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary governing or administrative body established to oversee and facilitate transition from one political regime or legal system to another.
The transitional authority managed the country's affairs during the interim period following the revolution.
- (n.) An entity empowered by law to implement changes or reforms while transitioning between legal frameworks or government structures.
The transitional authority enacted provisional laws to stabilize the legal system.
Forms
- transitional authority
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Commentary
Often used in contexts of regime change or post-conflict reconstruction, the term emphasizes temporariness and legal legitimacy of authority during a transitional phase.
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