local authority

noun

British
: an organization that is in charge of the public services for a community

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The stakes may differ, but the disrespect for local authority remains the same. — Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026 First, arrivals must find a long-term rental contract, then register with a local authority — a 45-day process. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026 Anyone can make a Prevent referral, to police or a local authority. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 June 2026 Iowa could get rid of townships as a unit of government and eliminate their boards of trustees, transferring their local authority to their respective counties. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for local authority

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“Local authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20authority. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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