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local authority

British

noun

US equivalent: local government. the governing body of a county, district, etc

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A council's deputy leader has admitted to using an AI-generated photo in a post about other local authorities "shipping" families to the region.

From BBC

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force was brought in to participate in the investigation alongside local authorities, he said.

From Barron's

British nationals are currently advised to stay where they are and follow the instructions of local authorities, as well as monitor the Foreign Office's travel advice, which officials expect to change rapidly.

From BBC

Lord Justice Bean agreed with the Upper Tribunal judge that the council should have maintained the plan as Theo was "ordinarily resident" in the local authority area.

From BBC

Two other local authorities could be set to make decisions on plaques in their areas.

From BBC

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