mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty 
(my-nĭs′ə-pălĭ-tē)
(my-nĭs′ə-pălĭ-tē)n. pl. mu·nic·i·pal·i·ties
1. A political unit, such as a city, town, or village, incorporated for local self-government.
2. A body of officials appointed to manage the affairs of a local political unit.