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Independent city (in Virginia)

A city in Virginia that is legally and financially separate from any surrounding county, meaning it operates like both a city and a county government combined, unlike most cities in other states which are usually part of a county.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement by Congress expressing its collective opinion, belief, or understanding on a particular issue. It does not have the force of law itself but often provides the rationale or context for a bill.

Unincorporated community

A geographic area that is not legally established as a city or town and does not have its own municipal government, but is instead governed by a larger local government, typically a county.

Misallocated

When something, often money or resources, has been incorrectly assigned or distributed to the wrong place, person, or purpose.

Electronic commerce (e-commerce)

The buying and selling of goods or services, or the transmission of funds or data, over an electronic network, primarily the internet.

Enactment

The process by which a bill passes through both houses of Congress and is either signed into law by the President or becomes law without their signature, officially becoming an Act of Congress.