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city council

American  

noun

  1. a municipal body having legislative and administrative powers, such as passing ordinances and appropriating funds.

Etymology

Origin of city council

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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The city council said it had suspended collections across the city for the day due to the "mass pickets and protests" across its depots.

From BBC

Reform UK gained its first seat on the city council after Councillor Luke Shenton won a by-election in May.

From BBC

A list of locations is available on the city council website.

From BBC

Others named on the list included city council and school board candidates across the county.

From Salon

Preven ran several times for public office, launching idiosyncratic campaigns for mayor, city council and county supervisor.

From Los Angeles Times

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