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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Mamdani has pledged to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city status, which limits the local government’s cooperation with federal agencies over immigration enforcement.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Heated election debate The City Hall project was the latest local government initiative that fueled another contentious election cycle for the northeast Johnson County city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
For many public health programs, ranging from housing assistance to cancer screening, agencies then post open calls online for states, local governments, and organizations to apply for funding.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
With local governments mired in debt and facing fiscal strain, there is skepticism that bold social spending or pro-consumption reforms will materialize anytime soon.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Heated election debate The City Hall project was the latest local government initiative that fueled another contentious election cycle for the northeast Johnson County city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
For many public health programs, ranging from housing assistance to cancer screening, agencies then post open calls online for states, local governments, and organizations to apply for funding.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
With local governments mired in debt and facing fiscal strain, there is skepticism that bold social spending or pro-consumption reforms will materialize anytime soon.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for local government
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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