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. PeacockExamples of precinct in a Sentence
Voting results from several precincts are delayed.
They were taken to the precinct for questioning.
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However, the Memphis Police Department encourages people to keep their guns locked at home and offers free gun locks at precincts.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Tarrant County commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez, whose precincts both include Keller schools, offered contrasting opinions in Jan. 16 statements.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Back at the precinct, Smullin and Kaya share their latest findings with Captain Wagner and Lieutenant Connor.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Her ex-boyfriend is currently being questioned while in custody at the 46th precinct but no one has yet been charged, per ABC 7.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Tarrant County commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez, whose precincts both include Keller schools, offered contrasting opinions in Jan. 16 statements.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Back at the precinct, Smullin and Kaya share their latest findings with Captain Wagner and Lieutenant Connor.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Her ex-boyfriend is currently being questioned while in custody at the 46th precinct but no one has yet been charged, per ABC 7.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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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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