Incorporated Area
/ɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪd ˈɛriə/
Definitions
- (n.) A geographic area that has been legally constituted as a municipality with its own local government and administrative powers.
The incorporated area enacted new zoning regulations to control urban development.
Forms
- incorporated areas
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Commentary
The term is significant in distinguishing governance and administrative authority; incorporated areas typically possess greater self-governance rights compared to unincorporated areas.
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