local board

English

Noun

local board (plural local boards)

  1. An administrative board operating in a local government; specifically:
    1. (Britain, historical) Any of a number of local authorities established to improve public health in urban areas of England and Wales from 1848 to 1894.
  2. (military) A civilian board that signs people up for military service in a particular area.

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