The county
Example: The county manages local administrative responsibilities
Definition
"The county" refers to a territorial division within a country, typically functioning as an administrative or political unit. It usually encompasses multiple towns or cities and is responsible for local governance, services, and regulations within its boundaries.
Etymology
The term "the county" originates from the Old French word 'conté,' which itself comes from the Latin 'comitatus,' meaning the jurisdiction of a count. Historically, counties were regions governed by a count, a noble appointed to oversee and administer the area.
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"The county" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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