local option

noun

1. a right of choice exercised by a minor political division, as a county, especially as to allowing the sale of liquor.

local option

noun

1. (esp in Scotland, New Zealand, and the US) the privilege of a municipality, county, etc, to determine by referendum whether a particular activity, esp the sale of liquor, shall be permitted there

Word History and Origins

Origin of local option¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Those who are urging the MWD’s leaders to reject the tunnel plan include Bruce Reznik, executive director of the group Los Angeles Waterkeeper, who says the project would undermine ongoing efforts to prioritize local options.

From Los Angeles Times

If you have researched national and local options and still need funding, consider financing.

From Seattle Times

The last doctor to provide abortions in Guam retired in 2018, leaving people seeking the procedure without local options.

From Seattle Times

The National Summer Learning Association’s Discover Summer website can help connect parents with local options as well as job programs and summer internships for teens.

From Seattle Times

They will also be advised about local options if they give up their dream of reaching the U.S.

From Washington Times