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Local Anesthetic: The injection given in the mouth to numb the areas where a tooth or area needs a dental procedure. Often referred to as novocaine.

Anesthetic: A substance that causes loss of sensation.

Local Service Footprint: The geographical area that a customer may call without incurring toll charges, also known as local service area, or local calling area.

Local Spot: The advertising purchased in a market and aimed only at the audience in that market.

Local Number Portability (LNP): The ability of subscribers to switch local or wireless carriers and still retain the same phone number, as they can now with long-distance carriers. Wireless carriers do not have to offer LN . . . View Full Definition

Local Mulitpoint Distribution Service (LMDS): Located in the 28 GHz and 31 GHz bands, LMDS is a broadband radio service designed to provide two-way transmission of voice, high-speed data and video (wireless cable TV).

Local Taxes: Property, sewer, school, or other community paid to a locality. Local taxes are usually deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Local Time: Time in which noon is defined by the transit of the Sun over the local meridian as distinguished from standard time which is based upon the transit of the Sun over a standard meridian. Local . . . View Full Definition

Sales For Local Currencies: A provision of P.L. 480 that permits a portion of commercial sales (under Title I) to be repaid in the country’s local currency.

Localize: Determination of the original position (locus) of a gene or other marker on a chromosome.