city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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While a city council vote on the project is still far off, the public comment period for the environmental impact report has already generated nearly 400 pages of feedback, mostly raising concerns about its environmental impact. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 At least three Fort Worth city council members — Michael Crain, Charlie Lauersdorf and Alan Blaylock — have contributed. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2025 This law applies to local and state public bodies including city councils and county and school boards. Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The city charter allows city council to expel their colleagues for violation of their rules with a two-thirds vote. Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for city council 

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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