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)

Examples of local option in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use the National Credit Union Administration’s locator to find local options. —

Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 The White House has said the federal program is a critical addition to existing food assistance programs since state and local options rarely reach all families in need. —

Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024 Looking for local options to stream the best TV shows of 2024? —

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 In Elberton, a town of just under 5,000 residents a couple of hours east of Atlanta, a rural health clinic is one of the only local options for basic care. —

Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for local option

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