Meaning & use
Precinct
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A district of a city defined for administrative, electoral, or policing purposes, or the area immediately surrounding a building.
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Voters lined up outside the local precinct to cast their ballots.
Officers from the 12th precinct responded to the call within minutes.
A note on using this word
In British English, "precincts" (plural) often refers to a pedestrian shopping area, whereas American usage leans toward electoral or police divisions.
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