ALL meanings of local option
lo·cal op·tion
L l - noun local option a right of choice exercised by a minor political division, as a county, especially as to allowing the sale of liquor. 1
- noun local option The ability of local political jurisdictions, typically counties or municipalities, to allow decisions on certain controversial issues, especially the sale of alcohol, based on popular vote within their borders. 0
- noun local option (esp in Scotland, New Zealand, and the US) the privilege of a municipality, county, etc, to determine by referendum whether a particular activity, esp the sale of liquor, shall be permitted there 0
- noun local option the right of determining by a vote of the residents whether something, as the sale of intoxicating liquors, shall be permitted in their locality 0