(politics) a civic governing coalition whereby the Mayor's political allies in city council hold a minority of the seats; a form of minority government . As a Mayor may be directly elected, the allied councillors need not hold a plurality of the seats, the opposition alliance on council may contain a majority of the seats on council.

(UK) A single-tier local authority that has responsibility for all government functions in its area

(UK) The taxation paid towards the local government.

(UK, Ireland) Living in a council house

(UK, Ireland) A house built and operated by local town councils, usually of relatively low price and lived in by the working class

plural of council house

a central legislative group or assembly in certain governments. / a central executive council in certain governments.

(UK, Ireland) Housing built and operated by local town councils.

An administrative subdivision in Scotland, commonly referred to as a county.

A formal meeting of bishops and representatives of several churches who are brought together to regulate points of doctrine or discipline.