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    Municipalité (en. Municipality)

    /my.ni.si.pa.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Administrative entity that manages a commune.
    The municipality approved the new budget for next year.
    La municipalité a approuvé le nouveau budget pour l'année prochaine.
    Territory under the jurisdiction of a municipality.
    The schools in the municipality are well funded.
    Les écoles de la municipalité sont bien financées.
    Local administration elected by the citizens.
    The municipality is responsible for public safety in the city.
    La municipalité s'occupe de la sécurité publique dans la ville.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'municipalitas', derived from 'municipalis' (related to a commune).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rural municipality
    A municipality located in a rural area.
    municipalité rurale
    town hall of the municipality
    The administrative office of the municipality.
    mairie de la municipalité
    municipal elections
    Elections to elect representatives of the municipality.
    élections municipales

    Related Words

    commune
    A local community with a municipal council.
    commune
    town hall
    Building where the administrative affairs of a municipality are conducted.
    mairie
    municipal council
    Deliberative body elected to manage a municipality.
    conseil municipal

    Slang Meanings

    Muni
    I'm curious, what is this decision from the muni?
    Le m'intrigue, qu'est-ce que cette décision de la muni ?
    The town hall
    We need to go to the town hall for the street paperwork.
    On doit passer à la mairie pour les papiers de la rue.