Municipal Dissolution

/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl dɪsəˈluːʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal process by which a municipal corporation ceases to exist and its functions and assets are transferred to another government entity.
    The state legislature approved the municipal dissolution after the borough declared bankruptcy.

Forms

  • municipal dissolution
  • municipal dissolutions

Commentary

Municipal dissolution is used in contexts involving local governance restructuring, often requiring state legislative or voter approval.

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