municipal borough

noun

: a borough in England or Wales having powers of self-government limited by its inclusion in an administrative county

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of municipal borough was in 1838

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“Municipal borough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/municipal%20borough. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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