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local government
noun
Definition of local government
: 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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1753
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local government
noun
Definition of local government for English Language Learners
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: the government that controls and makes decisions for a local area (such as a town, city, or county)
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