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Public works

Scope note

Use for the government-sponsored provision of buildings and other facilities, such as post offices, roads, playgrounds, and docks, for public use and paid for by public funds.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008554

Broader Terms used

<services>

Term used for

works, public

Created

13yrs ago

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