local government

American  

noun

1. the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.

2. the governing body of a town or district.

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local government British  

noun

1. government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc, by locally elected political bodies

2. the US equivalent of local authority

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Etymology

Origin of local government

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

One is the creation of an “innovation fund” grant program that would give local governments or Native American tribes up to $10 million each for increasing their housing supply.

From Barron's

It also orders federal agencies to create guidance for state and local governments “to promote housing construction and affordability,” including best practices on permitting, building requirements, and modular or manufactured housing.

From Barron's

Another order called on federal agencies to incentivize state and local governments to cut costly mandates and speed up permits.

From The Wall Street Journal

And in Dubai, a high-rise building was pictured with a large hole, after the local government said a drone "fell on a building".

From BBC

For people living outside of protected jurisdictions, the burden of digital defense falls on the individual and whatever organizations might be willing to help, without the support of legislation or local government.

From Salon

Related Words

• municipality