municipality
noun
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē 
plural municipalities
1
: a primarily urban political unit having corporate (see corporate sense 1a) status and usually powers of self-government
Elections were held in the municipality.
2
: the governing body of a municipality
The municipality approved the budget for the year.
Examples of municipality in a Sentence
laws that have been enacted by many states and municipalities
a municipality with an excellent police department
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A lot of the timing revolves around permitting requirement from the municipalities.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 June 2025
The current outfall system has roughly 6,500 feet of storm sewer and channels, starting at Phil’s Beach on Main Street and leading to Route 176, within the municipality.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Yasmin Vieira was attacked moments after placing her legs in the water at Lago Sul in the Brazilian municipality of Caldas Novas during a family visit to the area on Sunday, June 8.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 June 2025
To ensure a bookcase is never empty, the team has formed partnerships with municipalities, associations, and individuals.
—Meriem Belhiba, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 June 2025
The current outfall system has roughly 6,500 feet of storm sewer and channels, starting at Phil’s Beach on Main Street and leading to Route 176, within the municipality.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Yasmin Vieira was attacked moments after placing her legs in the water at Lago Sul in the Brazilian municipality of Caldas Novas during a family visit to the area on Sunday, June 8.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 June 2025
To ensure a bookcase is never empty, the team has formed partnerships with municipalities, associations, and individuals.
—Meriem Belhiba, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
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“Municipality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/municipality. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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municipality
noun
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
myu̇-ˌnis-ə-ˈpal-ət-ē
plural municipalities
: a self-governing city or town
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municipality
noun
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē
plural municipalities
: a primarily urban municipal corporation
also
: the governing body of a municipality
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