"Unitary status" refers to a condition in which something or someone is considered as a single, unified entity. It implies that different parts or elements are united and working together as a whole. Full definition
The WCC however, in their wisdom, decided to bid for unitary status without a referendum throughout the whole of Wiltshire, including all the residents, or all ratepayers or businesses. (totalpolitics.com)
The history of the council since it gained unitary status in 1997 reflects its marginal nature. (democraticdashboard.com)
As well, the court ordered the school district to submit a report by 2012 detailing progress toward achieving unitary status so it could «relinquish jurisdiction» and «return full responsibility» over the district's schools to the school board. (educationnext.org)