civil

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One change we are expecting imminently is the departure of Sir Chris Wormald, who as cabinet secretary is the head of the civil service.

From BBC

Toruño was almost 10 when she emigrated from El Salvador to the United States, carrying with her the visual language of a country emerging from civil war.

From Los Angeles Times

“No badge and no name mean no accountability. California will keep standing up for civil rights and our democracy.”

From Los Angeles Times

As the prime minister attempts to reset, again, and set out what his government is all about, we expect an announcement that the country's most senior civil servant, Chris Wormald, is to leave his job.

From BBC

Many buildings were built illegally, especially during the 1975-1990 civil war, while some owners have added new floors to existing residential blocks without permits.

From Barron's