municipality
A municipality is political unit with a defined territory, corporate status, and usually some powers of autonomous government . For example, municipal codes are often the subject of or provide guidance for disputes regarding Property Law , as in Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty —a case which examined the constitutionality of specific zoning regulations . Some common forms of municipalities include cities, towns, and villages.
[Last updated in July of 2023 by the Wex Definitions Team ]
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