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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Multi-million-dollar investments are going up in flames, along with schools, hospitals and police precincts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
In September 2023, 17 cities filed lawsuits against Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of vehicles, which also overwhelmed several police precincts in cities including New York, Cleveland, San Diego, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Seattle.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Mcpherson, of the Bronx, was arrested at the scene, police said, transported to a local police precinct and charged later that day with the felony, the spokesperson told USA TODAY Wednesday morning.
—USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Peretti played Gina, an administrator at the precinct and Holt’s assistant.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
She has been tasked with observing a police precinct after a series of wrongful arrests and other violations (and, secretly, with collecting evidence for a corruption case).
—Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Its light also illuminated and enhanced the whiteness of clouds in the sky’s more distant precincts.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
Political party observers randomly select the precincts.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
Tarrant County commissioner, Precinct 1 Longtime Commissioner Roy Brooks did not seek reelection to his southwest Tarrant County precinct, opening up the position for the first time in two decades.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
In September 2023, 17 cities filed lawsuits against Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of vehicles, which also overwhelmed several police precincts in cities including New York, Cleveland, San Diego, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Seattle.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Mcpherson, of the Bronx, was arrested at the scene, police said, transported to a local police precinct and charged later that day with the felony, the spokesperson told USA TODAY Wednesday morning.
—USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Peretti played Gina, an administrator at the precinct and Holt’s assistant.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
She has been tasked with observing a police precinct after a series of wrongful arrests and other violations (and, secretly, with collecting evidence for a corruption case).
—Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Its light also illuminated and enhanced the whiteness of clouds in the sky’s more distant precincts.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
Political party observers randomly select the precincts.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
Tarrant County commissioner, Precinct 1 Longtime Commissioner Roy Brooks did not seek reelection to his southwest Tarrant County precinct, opening up the position for the first time in two decades.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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