interlocal

adjective

in·​ter·​lo·​cal ˌin-tər-ˈlō-kəl How to pronounce interlocal (audio)
: existing or occurring between localities
interlocal cooperation
City and county officials signed an interlocal agreement this fall to develop the 4-acre recreational area …Bill Dolan
interlocally adverb
fare increases that were agreed on interlocally

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Along with the lack of participation, Schererville said neither town paid what they were required to pay per the bylaws and interlocal agreement the three had regarding the village, the letter said. Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 Ellis’ motion to rescind the interlocal agreement that bound the board to the project passed 2-1, with Pelfrey dissenting. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 The terms of the interlocal agreement required community engagement and consensus. Chelsea Cantilli, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025 Presently, only Tippecanoe County can enter into interlocal cross-county transportation agreements. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interlocal

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First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interlocal was in 1837

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“Interlocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlocal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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