local option
noun
: the power granted by a legislature to a political subdivision to determine by popular vote the local applicability of a law on a controversial issue (such as the sale of liquor)
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Travelive has an in-house concierge team that can ensure entry to the most exclusive restaurants, bars and beach clubs, but that also offers excellent local options that would offer a more traditional experience.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Since late November, the Sacramento airport has rolled out multiple new restaurants, including Vino Volo and West Coast Sourdough, but local options have taken slightly longer to prepare.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The figures come from a Citizens Research Council of Michigan study of potential benefits and risks of local option taxes.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
While the Oklahoma City metro is home to local options like Crest and Homeland, national chains like Aldi and Trader Joe's and even big box stores like Walmart and Target to satisfy basic grocery needs, there are also a wide variety of international grocery stores across the city.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 10 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Since late November, the Sacramento airport has rolled out multiple new restaurants, including Vino Volo and West Coast Sourdough, but local options have taken slightly longer to prepare.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The figures come from a Citizens Research Council of Michigan study of potential benefits and risks of local option taxes.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
While the Oklahoma City metro is home to local options like Crest and Homeland, national chains like Aldi and Trader Joe's and even big box stores like Walmart and Target to satisfy basic grocery needs, there are also a wide variety of international grocery stores across the city.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Local option.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20option. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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