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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The local government was given a year to modify its civil code, according to CTV News, but the decision has been appealed by Quebec’s Ministry of Justice.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Even local governments participate — the Gold Coast city council offers municipal-level incentives.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Potential additional locations in Charlotte are being evaluated, and Walmart and Wing have begun engaging local government officials across the metro area as part of that process, Walmart spokeswoman Jennifer Chunn told The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
These are the local governments that require property taxes and deliver police, public education and other services.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Even local governments participate — the Gold Coast city council offers municipal-level incentives.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Potential additional locations in Charlotte are being evaluated, and Walmart and Wing have begun engaging local government officials across the metro area as part of that process, Walmart spokeswoman Jennifer Chunn told The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
These are the local governments that require property taxes and deliver police, public education and other services.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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