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A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.

An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.

(New York) An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity.

Other similar administrative units in cities and states in various parts of the world.

A district in Alaska having powers similar to a county.

(law) An association of men who gave pledges or sureties to the king for the good behavior of each other.

(obsolete) A fortified town.

(rare) A town or city.