local law

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Definition of local law in English English dictionary

making of laws by a local government, municipal legislation

Hyphenation

lo·cal law

Turkish pronunciation

lōkıl lô

Pronunciation

/ˈlōkəl ˈlô/ /ˈloʊkəl ˈlɔː/

Etymology

[ 'lO-k&l ] (adjective.) 15th century. Middle English localle, from Middle French local, from Late Latin localis, from Latin locus place; more at STALL.