Definition of precinct Precinct

/pɹiˈsɪˌŋkt/ - [preesingkt] - pre•cinct

We found 10 definitions of precinct from 5 different sources.

What does precinct mean?

Noun Plural: precincts
precinct - a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
		city district a district of a town or city
		police precinct a precinct in which law enforcement is the responsibility of particular police force

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precinct (Noun)
An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
precinct (Noun)
A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
precinct (Noun)
A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
precinct (Noun)
A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.

precinct (n.)
The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the precincts of a state.
precinct (n.)
A district within certain boundaries; a minor territorial or jurisdictional division; as, an election precinct; a school precinct.
precinct (n.)
A parish or prescribed territory attached to a church, and taxed for its support.

precinct
prē′singkt, n. limit or boundary of a place: a district or division within certain boundaries: limit of jurisdiction or authority. [L. præcinctus, pa.p. of præcingĕre—præ, before, cingĕre, to gird.]