local government

noun

: the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (such as a nation or state)
also : the body of persons constituting such a government

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Proponents of the measure said a ward system would allow for more responsive local government by forcing council members to train their focus on a smaller portion of the city of 115,000. John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024 Collaboration with local government and stakeholders led to the creation of this unique pilot program, focusing on education, aging and workforce development. Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 China's Shanghai Composite surged 2.3 percent, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 2.1 percent as investors anticipated stimulus policies from Beijing, including potential debt restructuring for local governments. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 While Trump isn’t the only political figure whose campaign events produce extra public safety costs for local governments, his visits – which bring thousands to tens of thousands of people to small towns – have often required more public resources than other recent presidential candidates. Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for local government 

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of local government was in 1753

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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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