what is a local government
Full Definition of LOCAL GOVERNMENT. : the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (as a nation or state); also: the body of persons constituting such a government.See local government defined for English-language learners. ADVERTISEMENT. the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (as a nation or state); also: the body of persons constituting such a government. See local government defined for English-language learners.
Definition. An administrative body for a small geographic area, such as a city, town, county, or state. A local government will typically only have control over their specific geographical region, and can not pass or enforce laws that will affect a wider area. local government will typically only have control over their specific geographical region, and can not pass or enforce laws that will affect a wider area.