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Exercise the authority granted in the document that created their control over the property.
A form of government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control over all aspects of life.
1. People 2. Territory 3. Government 4. Sovereignty 5. Diplomatic Recognition
That the agency, organization, individual, etc. (whatever is being referred to) exercises lawful authority over that particular area.
Totalitarianism is a concept which describes a political system wherein the state holds total authority over the society. It exercises dictatorial control over various aspects of life.
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A secular lord is a ruler or noble who exercises power and authority over a territory without any formal religious affiliation. They derive their authority from worldly or political sources rather than religious institutions.
A community chief typically refers to a leader within a specific community or group, often with informal authority. In contrast, a principal chief is often the highest-ranking leader within a tribal or indigenous group, holding formal authority over a larger population and territory.
The authority of the Catholic Church was undermined by the Enlightenment due to the rise of secular thought, scientific inquiry, and questioning of traditional beliefs. Philosophers and scientists challenged the Church's teachings, leading to a decline in its influence over society.
A secular ruler is a political leader who exercises authority over a state or territory without being directly affiliated with a specific religious institution or guided solely by religious laws. They govern in a way that is independent of religious influence and may uphold a separation between religious and governmental matters.