Local
/ˈloʊkəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to a particular area or neighborhood.
The local government is responsible for community services.
- (adj.) Having a limited geographic scope, not national or global.
Local laws vary from state to state.
Forms
- locals
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "local" often distinguishes regulations or authorities limited to defined geographic boundaries.
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