Municipal Dissolution
/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl dɪsəˈluːʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Municipal dissolution is used in contexts involving local governance restructuring, often requiring state legislative or voter approval.
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