local government
Americannoun
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the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.
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the governing body of a town or district.
noun
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government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc, by locally elected political bodies
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the US equivalent of local authority
Etymology
Origin of local government
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Hundreds of pig parents have lobbied their local governments to recognize mini pigs as pets to circumvent livestock zoning bans.
"We are sending out rapid deployment teams to the region to work with the travel industry, to work with local governments as well, to make sure that citizens can get support," she said.
From Barron's
The official fiscal deficit in 2026 will probably stay at 4% of GDP and quotas for local government bond issuance are likely to remain broadly unchanged too.
The wealthy have long threatened to leave when battling local governments over taxes.
States and local governments could apply for the competitive grant funding.
From Los Angeles Times
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