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<governing bodies>

Scope note

Collocates descriptors for organizations that exercise powers of government. For descriptors for organizations consisting of a governing body together with the population and area of land under its jurisdiction, see under <administrative bodies>.

Term type

Lead term

Getty AAT term number

3000252609

Broader Terms used

organizations

Narrower Terms used

senates
city councils
borough councils

Created

13yrs ago

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