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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Corbin returned home after Floyd’s murder by a police officer in Minneapolis in May 2020, and was outside the 3rd police precinct the night protesters overtook the building and set it aflame.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Outside of just recruiting precinct chairs and fundraising, Moses wants to expand the reach of the Democratic Party and to bring more people to the table.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
Every precinct committee person also needs to help with voter registration and canvassing, Tallian said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
That shark didn’t stroll into the police precinct and start biting people.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Outside of just recruiting precinct chairs and fundraising, Moses wants to expand the reach of the Democratic Party and to bring more people to the table.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
Every precinct committee person also needs to help with voter registration and canvassing, Tallian said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
That shark didn’t stroll into the police precinct and start biting people.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 20 June 2025
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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