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town — A community which is smaller and less organized than a city; a small municipality. A civil and political division of a state, varying in extent and importance, but usually one of the divisions of a county. In the New England states, the town is… … Black's law dictionary
Warrant (town meeting) — [ town meeting warrant.] In New England, a warrant is a document issued by the Board of Selectmen to call a town meetingWarrants essentially list an agenda of items to be voted on by those present. In towns with an open town meeting, those… … Wikipedia
Warrant — has several meanings:* Warrant (law), a form of authorization, such as ** A writ issued by a judge. ** A certificate issued by the defense minister appointing a warrant officer. ** A Royal Warrant to supply goods or services ** A Warrant card is… … Wikipedia
Town meeting — A town meeting is a form of direct democratic rule, used primarily in portions of the United States since the 17th century, in which most or all the members of a community come together to legislate policy and budgets for local government. The… … Wikipedia
town meeting — 1. a general meeting of the inhabitants of a town. 2. (esp. in New England) a legislative assembly of the qualified voters of a town. [1630 40] * * * Legislative assembly of a U.S. town in which all or some voters are empowered to conduct the… … Universalium
warrant — Noun: A form of process, such as a warrant for the arrest of a Person. 42 Am J1st Proc § 2. An order authorizing a payment of money by another person to a third person. An order or draft on the treasury of a public body, payable on presentation… … Ballentine's law dictionary
town order — See warrant. town pauper. A pauper supported by a town … Ballentine's law dictionary
town order — noun : a nonnegotiable warrant approved by an auditor of a town (as in Maine) directing the treasurer to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person … Useful english dictionary
Open town meeting — Open town meeting, Huntington, Vermont An open town meeting is a form of town meeting in which all registered voters of a town may vote (as opposed to having elected town councilmen). This form of government is typical of smaller municipalities… … Wikipedia
O-Town (band) — O Town redirects here. For other uses, see O Town (disambiguation). O Town Origin Orlando, Florida, USA Genres Pop Years active 2000 2003, 2011 … Wikipedia
