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The correct spelling is counties.
How to pronounce counties
noun
IPA: /ˈkaʊntiz/
Say it like: Cow-ntee-s
The correct spelling is counties. The land ruled by a count or a countess. For example: "He can't come; he's up in the county for agg assault."
Usage Examples
“He can't come; he's up in the county for agg assault.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The land ruled by a count or a countess.
- 2.An administrative region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 48 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska and Louisiana).
- 3.A definitive geographic region, without direct administrative functions.
- 4.A jail operated by a county government.
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