National Capital
/ˈnæʃənəl ˈkæpɪtəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The city or jurisdiction designated by law or constitution as the seat of a nation's government, often hosting its central administrative institutions.
The national capital is where the parliament and executive offices are located.
Forms
- national capital
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often implicates constitutional or statutory designation, distinguishing the national capital from other major cities.
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