local government
Americannoun
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the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.
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the governing body of a town or district.
noun
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government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc, by locally elected political bodies
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the US equivalent of local authority
Etymology
Origin of local government
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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By forming their own local government, Von Ormy citizens would have the legal authority to make their own laws.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
In the course of three decades, the state passed all sorts of legislation, from wetlands protection to local government growth-management initiatives.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
But in some local government and urban planning circles, the windowless establishments are seen as hogging land and creating dead zones where there ought be street life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The DA took 22 percent in 2024 and recent polling by the Ipsos market researcher showed a similar level of support ahead of local government polls due between November and January.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
He was coaching some boys from Ugwu Agidi for the local government high-jump championships.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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