municipal corporation

A city, town, or other local political entity formed by charter from the state and having the autonomous authority to administer the state’s local affairs.

— Also termed municipality. Cf. quasi-corporation under CORPORATION. [Cases: Municipal Corporations 1.1. C.J.S. Municipal Corporations §§ 2–7.]


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