noun
Local Autonomy Act
The formal name of a specific Japanese law governing local government organization and operation.
地方自治法は、地方公共団体の組織や運営について定めている。
The Local Autonomy Act stipulates the organization and operation of local public entities.
Compound of 地方 (chihō, 'region, locality'), 自治 (jichi, 'self-government'), and 法 (hō, 'law, act').