unitary authority

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unitary authority (plural unitary authorities)

  1. in local government, a single-tier authority which replaces a two-tier structure. For example, in England, county councils are abolished and their responsibilities are transferred to boroughs and local government districts (but this only applies to some counties, not all).

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