Councilmanic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a councilman or councilwoman; pertaining to a (municipal or other) councilor, particularly to the district they represent. not-comparable

    "The next and perhaps the most important question raised by the appeal of plaintiff, is as to the method of ascertaining the net amount of councilmanic debt outstanding, or that which has been created without the consent of the electors."

Example

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"The next and perhaps the most important question raised by the appeal of plaintiff, is as to the method of ascertaining the net amount of councilmanic debt outstanding, or that which has been created without the consent of the electors."

Etymology

From councilman + -ic.

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