But a comparable shift by civil officials has not occurred. (religion-online.org)
The zeal of monarchs and civil officials for the spread of Christianity sometimes arose from a genuine concern for the religious welfare of subject peoples. (religion-online.org)
In the United States, a qualified civil official, crisis team member, or medical staff may deem a person a danger to themselves or others and enact an emergency hospital evaluation, often referred to as a «psychiatric hold.» (goodtherapy.org)