Municipal
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003329
Relating to the internal laws and legal systems of a particular state or nation, as distinct from international law. Municipal law governs the relationships between individuals within a state and between individuals and the state itself. In a federal system like the United States, the term can also refer to the laws of a specific city, town, or other local government entity, such as ordinances governing zoning or public health.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003329 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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