precinct
IPA: prˈisɪŋkt
noun
- (chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
- (chiefly in the plural) The general area surrounding a place, environs.
- (UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
- (US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
- (US) A subdivision of a city or other locality for the purposes of voting and representation in local government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.
- (archaic) A district over which someone or some body of people has control in general; province, sphere of control.
- (archaic) A surrounding boundary or limit.
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Examples of "precinct" in Sentences
- They are located at the south of the precinct.
- It may be the precinct of one of the churches.
- Outwardly of the wall of precincts was the cemetery.
- As of 2008 Jerry Eversole is the head of the precinct.
- Cassidy leaves the precinct at the end of the episode.
- The population of the Kanosh precinct was 565 in 1930.
- The Westmead precinct is part of the Parramatta campus.
- The rest of the precinct believe the murderer is a restaurant chef.
- The hall and the rectory are also significant features in the precinct.
- The 'templum' was the sacred space created by an augur, that is, a precinct.