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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The motion also says the former majority-minority precincts that were the most significantly altered were not protected under the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the Constitution.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
For Styles, the new precinct couldn't come at a better time.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 31 July 2025
His character was promoted to Detective Second Grade, an occasion that the squad marked with a surprise gathering at a bar near the precinct.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 July 2025
Among the recipients were two former aldermen, Frank Olivo and Michael Zalewski, precinct captains Ray Nice and Edward Moody, and former state Rep. Edward Acevedo.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
For Styles, the new precinct couldn't come at a better time.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 31 July 2025
His character was promoted to Detective Second Grade, an occasion that the squad marked with a surprise gathering at a bar near the precinct.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 July 2025
Among the recipients were two former aldermen, Frank Olivo and Michael Zalewski, precinct captains Ray Nice and Edward Moody, and former state Rep. Edward Acevedo.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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