Meaning of local authority | Babel Free

Definitions

An administrative body in local government, such as a city council.

Examples

“Some preliminary legal arrangements were made, but the scheme proceeded no further, as the various local authorities concerned were unwilling to speculate public funds on what was, even at that date, a will o' the wisp.”

“Controversy has surrounded some of the schemes, which local authorities and commuters have seen as putting money-making before travel.”

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