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common council

American  

noun

  1. the local legislative body of a municipal government.


Etymology

Origin of common council

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

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I was solicited to act, and consenting, was duly appointed by the Common council.

From An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting by Anonymous

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