Borough
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A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
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See also
- History of local government in England
- Borough status in the United Kingdom
- Boroughs incorporated in England and Wales 1835–1882 and 1882–1974
- Burgh and List of burghs in Scotland
- County borough
- Ancient borough
- Metropolitan borough
- Municipal borough
- Boroughs in New York City
- Borough-English, a form of inheritance associated with the English boroughs
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