unitary council

noun

A single-tier local authority that has responsibility for all government functions in its area

Meanings

noununitary council (plural unitary councils)

plural unitary councils

  1. UKA single-tier local authority that has responsibility for all government functions in its area

    Synonyms: unitary authority

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA single-tier local authority that has responsibility for all government functions in its area

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