1.Definition: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body

"Local anesthesia"

2.Definition: of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood

"Local customs", "Local schools", "The local citizens", "A local point of view", "Local outbreaks of flu", "A local bus line"

3.Definition: relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

"Local taxes", "Local authorities"