Municipal Seat
/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl siːt/
Definitions
- (n.) The town or city that serves as the administrative center of a municipality, hosting government offices and officials.
The municipal seat is responsible for housing the local government headquarters.
Forms
- municipal seat
- municipal seats
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the recognized location of municipal governance and should not be confused with general population centers within the municipality.
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