sanitary district

noun

Either of two types of civil authorities set up in England in the late 19th century to be responsible for public health.

Meanings

nounsanitary district (plural sanitary districts)

plural sanitary districts

  1. historicalEither of two types of civil authorities set up in England in the late 19th century to be responsible for public health.
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