Local Authorities

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
LA
Pronunciation
/ˈloʊkəl əˈθɔrətiz/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Police

Examples in Context

  1. Some local authorities and voluntary organizations also run workshops for disabled people
  2. Local authorities have been responsible for the running of schools in their areas
  3. Local authorities are likely to refuse to hire facilities to unrecognised martial arts organisations.
  4. The money is used by local authorities to pay for public services.
  5. The danger is that recalcitrant local authorities will reject their responsibilities

Other meanings of LA