precinct
/ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ noun C1- An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
- The general area surrounding a place, environs.
- A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
- A subdivision of a city or other locality for the purposes of voting and representation in local government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.
Plural precincts
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