civil authority

civil authority
The authority vested in civil, as distinguished from military, officers. As used in a fire policy exempting the insurer from liability for loss or damage by fire caused by order of any civil authority, the term includes civil officers in whom a portion of the sovereignty is vested and in whom the enforcement of municipal regulations or the control of the general interest of society is confided for the prevention of destruction by fire. Policemen and firemen are civil authorities within the meaning of the term thus employed. Princess Garment Co. v Fireman's Fund Ins.Co. (CA6 Ohio) 115 F2d 380.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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