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town meeting

noun

a general meeting of the inhabitants of a town.
(especially in New England) a legislative assembly of the qualified voters of a town.

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Origin of town meeting

First recorded in 1630–40

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town meeting

noun US

an assembly of the inhabitants of a town
(esp in New England) an assembly of the qualified voters of a town. Such a meeting may exercise all the powers of local government
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