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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He's served as a precinct executive, executive vice president, parliamentarian and other roles for the Hamilton County Democrats.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Howey will play the precinct’s new captain Jesse Wagner, a savvy political animal who knows how to wear an expensive suit and oozes effortless charm.
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In the aftermath, Rozario’s relatives were taken to the precinct stationhouse and questioned without a lawyer, preventing them from riding in the ambulance with the dying man, the lawsuit alleges.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Howey will play the precinct’s new captain Jesse Wagner, a savvy political animal who knows how to wear an expensive suit and oozes effortless charm.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In the aftermath, Rozario’s relatives were taken to the precinct stationhouse and questioned without a lawyer, preventing them from riding in the ambulance with the dying man, the lawsuit alleges.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 13 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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