local option

noun

: the power granted by a legislature to a political subdivision to determine by popular vote the local applicability of a law on a controversial issue (such as the sale of liquor)

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For a casual lunch, stop at student-favorite Bodo's Bagels or head to Dairy Market, the sprawling food hall in town with local options galore. Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 If long trips, jet lag, time zone and currency changes aren’t in store, however, there’s always the local option. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 Agresta advised consumers to consider similar products and local options if shortages arise for perishable goods, including produce. Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 No state or local option sales tax will be collected on clothing or footwear less than $100, according to the state. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for local option 

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of local option was in 1868

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“Local option.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20option. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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