Municipality
/mjuː.nɪ.sɪˈpæl.ɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) A city, town, or other district possessing corporate existence and usually its own local government.
The municipality enacted new regulations to improve public safety.
Forms
- municipalities
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Commentary
Typically used to denote a legally recognized local government unit with administrative powers.
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