Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

local option

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.71 in modern English

Syllables: lo-cal op-tion
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The ability of local political jurisdictions, typically counties or municipalities, to allow decisions on certain controversial issues, especially the sale of alcohol, based on popular vote within their borders.

Inflected Forms

local options (plural)

Questions

What does local option mean?: The ability of local political jurisdictions, typically counties or municipalities, to allow decisions on certain controversial issues, especially the sale of alcohol, based on popular vote within their borders.

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