Defined term
Town
Town: A civil and political subdivision of a state, which varies in size and significance according to location but is ordinarily a division of a county.
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A civil and political subdivision of a state, which varies in size and significance according to location but is ordinarily a division of a county. A town may or may not have a local government.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
An urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city.
- Definition 3
An urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city. Term used in New England, New York, and Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states.
Sources
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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