precinct
noun
pre·cinct
ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t 
1
: a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district: such as
a
: a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
b
: a division of a city for police control
2
a
: an enclosure bounded by the walls of a building
—often used in plural
b
: a sphere of thought, action, or influence
—often used in plural
4
: boundary
—often used in plural
a ruined tower within the precincts of the squire's grounds—
T. L. Peacock
T. L. PeacockSynonyms
Examples of precinct in a Sentence
Voting results from several precincts are delayed.
They were taken to the precinct for questioning.
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About a week later, the woman, sounding upset, called the prosecutor and said Thompson had cornered her at a bodega, blaming her for getting him in trouble and threatening that officers from the precinct would be coming to her home, the document shows.
—Sergio Hernandez, ProPublica, 9 May 2024
The grayed-out areas represent precincts where fewer than 10 ballots were cast.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
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Sergio Hernandez, ProPublica, 9 May 2024
The grayed-out areas represent precincts where fewer than 10 ballots were cast.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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precinct
noun
pre·cinct
ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t
1
: an administrative district especially of a town or city
a police precinct
an electoral precinct
2
: a surrounding or enclosed area
within the precincts of the college
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