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Munich
Munich Conference
municipal
municipal bond
municipal bond fund
Municipal Bond Insurance Association
municipalise
municipality
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muniments
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municipality

mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty [ myoo nìssə pállətee ] (plural mu·nic·i·pal·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. place with own local government: a city, town, or other area that has its own local government

2. members of local government: the appointed or elected members of a local government

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