borough
/ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ noun C1- A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
- An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.
- 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.
Plural boroughs
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“John Clayton, 3 Turpey Street, the Borough.
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