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)

Examples of local option in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Rather than turning to the San Francisco Bay Area, Utah startups now have local options for funding and experienced managers, Entrata CEO Adam Edmunds said during the panel in Park City, Utah. —

Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 16 July 2024 Use the National Credit Union Administration’s locator to find local options. —

Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 The White House has said the federal program is a critical addition to existing food assistance programs since state and local options rarely reach all families in need. —

Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for local option

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