locality
noun
lo·cal·i·ty
lō-ˈka-lə-tē 
plural localities
1
: the fact or condition of having a location in space or time
2
: a particular place, situation, or location
Synonyms
Examples of locality in a Sentence
The plant has only been found in one locality.
a locality with high housing prices
Recent Examples on the Web
Several states, federal agencies and localities made similar moves to remove Confederate names, monuments and statues after a wave of protests following the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The new rules would apply to the next round of housing plans, which Bay Area localities must finalize by 2031.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
In January the legislature overrode that veto and last month several localities in turn sued the state, arguing that localities have the right to pass their own tobacco laws under the state’s constitution.
—Nicholas Florko, STAT, 3 May 2024
Utilizing platforms like Modernize can simplify the process of finding reputable professionals in your locality.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Such a model would represent a shift for many states and localities that have more often asked voters to spend money on housing, drug treatment and mental health services that researchers have found more effective than a punitive approach to addressing homelessness.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The governor also wants to give localities the authority to ban the machines by referendum or local ordinance and to cap the number at 20,000 statewide.
—Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Earlier this week, Airbnb scored a major victory on this front in Virginia when Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law that requires all localities that issue short-term rental permits to property owners also issue these same permits to tenants who have permission from their property owner.
—Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Tesla may need authorization from various states or localities to operate a nationwide robotaxi fleet.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The new rules would apply to the next round of housing plans, which Bay Area localities must finalize by 2031.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
In January the legislature overrode that veto and last month several localities in turn sued the state, arguing that localities have the right to pass their own tobacco laws under the state’s constitution.
—Nicholas Florko, STAT, 3 May 2024
Utilizing platforms like Modernize can simplify the process of finding reputable professionals in your locality.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Such a model would represent a shift for many states and localities that have more often asked voters to spend money on housing, drug treatment and mental health services that researchers have found more effective than a punitive approach to addressing homelessness.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The governor also wants to give localities the authority to ban the machines by referendum or local ordinance and to cap the number at 20,000 statewide.
—Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Earlier this week, Airbnb scored a major victory on this front in Virginia when Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law that requires all localities that issue short-term rental permits to property owners also issue these same permits to tenants who have permission from their property owner.
—Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Tesla may need authorization from various states or localities to operate a nationwide robotaxi fleet.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locality. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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