English Dictionary

precinct

/ˈpɹisɪŋkt/

noun

(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls. / (chiefly in the plural) The general area surrounding a place, environs.

The police officer patrolled the precinct to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.

意味（1）

(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

意味（2）

(chiefly in the plural) The general area surrounding a place, environs.

意味（3）

(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

意味（4）

(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

意味（5）

(US) 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.

意味（6）

(archaic) A district over which someone or some body of people has control in general; province, sphere of control.

But ſince I loue to liue at libertie,

As eaſily may you get the Souldans crowne,

But ſince I loue to liue at libertie, As eaſily may you get the Souldans crowne, As any prizes out of my precinct.

意味（7）

(archaic) A surrounding boundary or limit.