VI.   Institution

Authority is the ability and power of a member or official of a Religion or Cult to influence or enforce the behaviour of others through given advice, opinion or command by lawful appointment.

The extent of authority of a member or official of a Religion or Cult only extends to the limits of Jurisdiction of the Religion or Cult in accordance with these canons.

All legitimate persons, aggregates and entities derive their power from the Divine in accordance with the sacred Covenant Pactum De Singularis Caelum and these canons.