district council
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of district council
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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“There’s a degree of anxiety, especially those who were hurried out of their homes at dawn,” said Mike Evemy, leader of the local district council.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
This year's announcement sparked widespread criticism, including from the district council and human rights groups, with many residents expressing shock.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The board of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. was accustomed to regular meetings with the district council member, president Matt Epstein said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Contacted by AFP, the Lichtenberg district council would only say it is "coordinating with the city authorities and the foreign ministry".
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
A rural district council may delegate their entire powers in any parish to a parochial committee.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various
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