municipality
noun
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē 
plural municipalities
1
: a primarily urban political unit having corporate (see corporate sense 1a) status and usually powers of self-government
Elections were held in the municipality.
2
: the governing body of a municipality
The municipality approved the budget for the year.
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laws that have been enacted by many states and municipalities
a municipality with an excellent police department
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After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations mandated to remain open for at least eight hours on those days.
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The county's primary revenue source is its property tax levy, but since 2011 the state has placed limits on how much municipalities can increase revenue from the levy.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Check Local Building Codes: Many municipalities are updating building codes to account for new climate realities.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Richard Green, director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, said even if cities do nothing, Proposition 33 could depress construction at least somewhat, because some developers may fear that municipalities will later change their minds and subject their properties to strict controls.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The county's primary revenue source is its property tax levy, but since 2011 the state has placed limits on how much municipalities can increase revenue from the levy.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Check Local Building Codes: Many municipalities are updating building codes to account for new climate realities.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Richard Green, director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, said even if cities do nothing, Proposition 33 could depress construction at least somewhat, because some developers may fear that municipalities will later change their minds and subject their properties to strict controls.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Municipality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/municipality. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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municipality
noun
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
myu̇-ˌnis-ə-ˈpal-ət-ē
plural municipalities
: a self-governing city or town
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municipality
noun
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē
plural municipalities
: a primarily urban municipal corporation
also
: the governing body of a municipality
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