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Boundary Commission

Proper noun

Meaning

A legal or statutory body set up to determine the geographical boundaries of nations, states, parliamentary constituencies or other entities.

(UK, specifically) Any of several bodies set up to determine the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies in the nations of the UK.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Between July and September, a total of 327 representations from residents, councillors and political groups were made to the Local Government Boundary Commission on plans to change the way areas were represented. Source: Internet

Partition was not by itself the key breaking point between pro- and anti-Treaty campaigners; both sides expected the Boundary Commission to greatly reduce Northern Ireland. Source: Internet

After a review from the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), the wards of Ilford Town, Monkhams and Wanstead Park will be served by two councillors. Source: Internet

And now that the discussion has re-opened since the Boundary Commission was appointed, we’re giving serious thought to conducting another survey on the issue.” Source: Internet

She said in line with the relevant provisions of the National Boundary Commission Act, 2006 the State Boundary Commission has taken over the matter to ensure a quick and peaceful resolution of the dispute to engender peaceful coexistence. Source: Internet

“I’ll be making a submission to the Boundary Commission that Methlick should remain intact as a whole community and would urge others likeminded to do the same.” Source: Internet

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