Local-Based Society

A governance philosophy and social model organized around the principle of subsidiarity: all decisions and powers should reside at the most local level possible. A "local-based society" views the neighborhood, town, or city as the primary and most legitimate scale of human organization. Higher levels of governance (county, region, nation) exist only to handle tasks explicitly beyond local capacity, and they derive their authority from the consent of the local units. This model seeks to maximize accountability, cultural specificity, and civic engagement by rooting power where people live their daily lives.

Example: Switzerland's cantonal system is a strong real-world approximation of a Local-Based Society. Cantons (and even communes within them) have immense autonomy over taxation, education, and law. The federal government's powers are constitutionally limited, preserving local sovereignty. This is why two neighboring Swiss villages can have radically different tax rates and school systems.

by Dumu The Void February 5, 2026

local

very close to your heart. synonymous with 'rad'.

did you catch that new Four Tet album? shit was local

by hebdenlover365 February 27, 2025

Locationality

The orientation of apps and data that ensures that the apps and data are able to be utilized in the most effective manner, to include optimal performance, value, and efficiency during the process of development and usage.

A cloud native platform should provide locationality for apps and data to ensure the most efficient use of resources

by klx677 May 15, 2025

Localmaxxing

Integrating yourself into a nations local society with similar behavior or actions as the native population, especially in Japan.

Daniel, Ethan, and I were Localmaxxing and sipping Pocari Sweat in the Osaka metro, whilst Timmy and Jackson behaved like tourists.

by OsakaLocalPocari July 27, 2025

Locally Sourced Rimjob

A form of self pleasure involving licking ones own anus.

Have you ever had a locally sourced rimjob?

Locally sourced rimjobs taste better than from those from foreign countries.

by ForeignSourcedRimmer August 17, 2025

Locally Sourced Rimjobs

A form of self pleasure involving licking ones own anus.

Have you tried locally sourced rimjobs?

Locally sourced rimjobs taste better than those from foreign bodies.

by ForeignSourcedRimmer August 17, 2025

Local Sheep

An individual who appears innocent and pure but is secretly kinky and freaky. Seen typically with a blonde mullet, the local sheep tends to deny being one. Often seen calling other people the local sheep, they tend to project their own fetishes onto others.

Aren't you such a good boy? You're my local sheep

by Village Chief August 19, 2025