parish seat

A "parish seat" functions similarly to a county seat in other states, serving as the hub for local government activities in a parish.

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Definition

(regional, administrative)The town or city where the main offices of parish government, such as the courthouse and sheriff's office, are located.

The parish seat of Jefferson Parish is Gretna, where the courthouse and other administrative buildings are situated.

(political)A position on a parish council that is obtained through an election.

Winning a parish seat in the local elections gave her a voice in community decisions.

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