Municipality

/mjuːnˈɪsɪpˈælɪti/

/ˌmjunɪsəˈpæɫəti/

Municipality

an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government

people living in a town or city having local self-government

Examples

1. These powers were eventually passed to municipalities.

2. Municipalities include cities, counties, and certain government agencies.

3. Like the federal government, municipalities raise money through taxes.

4. In contrast, a few states give municipality significantly greater police powers.