municipality
Americannoun
PLURAL
municipalities-
a city, town, or other district possessing corporate existence and usually its own local government.
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a community under municipal jurisdiction.
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the governing body of such a district or community.
noun
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a city, town, or district enjoying some degree of local self-government
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the governing body of such a unit
Other Word Forms
- intermunicipality noun
Etymology
Origin of municipality
From the French word municipalité, dating back to 1780–90. See municipal, -ity
Example Sentences
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Their prices aren’t based on even a theoretical value of issuing enterprises such as corporations, municipalities or federal agencies.
From Los Angeles Times
One of the locations that appeared to have been highlighted in Col Adraee's message was a house in front of the municipality building.
From BBC
Exporting New York and Seattle’s building code to other municipalities is based on “the assumption that the fire department is going to be able to respond with sufficient resources,” said DeCrane.
From Los Angeles Times
Although some states and municipalities regulate where fossil fuel operations can take place, many areas still allow infrastructure to be located very close to homes and schools.
From Science Daily
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats reeled Wednesday from a stinging blow after local elections saw them lose their more than 100-year hold on the capital and almost halve the municipalities under their control.
From Barron's
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