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.