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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Federal, state or local government employees are not entitled to the new leave.
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Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
In November, China unveiled a five-year stimulus package totaling 10 trillion yuan to tackle local government debt problems, while indicating more economic support would follow next year.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Of course, rules need not be officially deemed major to feel that way to some, such as small business and state and local governments.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The courts handle violations of the local government's ordinances — traffic, parking and others that include disorderly conduct, littering and trespassing.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
In November, China unveiled a five-year stimulus package totaling 10 trillion yuan to tackle local government debt problems, while indicating more economic support would follow next year.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Of course, rules need not be officially deemed major to feel that way to some, such as small business and state and local governments.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The courts handle violations of the local government's ordinances — traffic, parking and others that include disorderly conduct, littering and trespassing.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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