Municipality

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003333",
  "term": "Municipality",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A self-governing administrative division, such as a city, town, or village, established by law within a larger state or country. It possesses corporate powers to manage its own affairs, including providing public services and enacting local ordinances. The powers and structure of a municipality are defined by state statutes or a municipal charter.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/municipality/"
}