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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The City Charter gives the mayor the power to remove most department heads, such as the fire chief, without city council approval. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025 Democratic primaries will also narrow the field for municipal clerk, village trustees and city council members. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 That floor is occupied by a tenant whose lease is expiring in the fall of 2025, according to an August 2023 city council presentation. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025 A day later, Málaga’s city council implemented a modification to its General Urban Ordinance Plan (PGOU), prohibiting new short-term tourist properties in 43 districts. Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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