district

Definitions of "district"
  1. A distinct area of land, defined for purposes like administration, legal jurisdiction, elections, etc., that can exist within a larger entity like a nation, state, county, or city
  2. A specific section within a town or city set up to handle a specific government function
  3. A specific area within the United States or within individual states acknowledged by a specific federal or state court
How to use "district" in a sentence
  1. The district attorney handles prosecuting criminal cases within their assigned district.
  2. The school district had its own superintendent and board who made decisions for the schools within that district.
  3. The tax rates may vary from district to district within a state.

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