city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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