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precinct
/ˈpɹisɪŋkt/
noun 5
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3VERB + PRECINCT
arrived, back, brought, shopping
PRECINCT + NOUN
interrogation, rima
PREP.
in, out, through, with
Definitions
noun
1
An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
For, by the fundamental Laws of the Realm, it is Capital in any Perſon, of what Quality ſoever, to make water within the Precincts of the Palace.
2
The general area surrounding a place, environs.
3
A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
4
A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
5
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.
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For, by the fundamental Laws of the Realm, it is Capital in any Perſon, of what Quality ſoever, to make water within the Precincts of the Palace.
Wiktionary02
But ſince I loue to liue at libertie, As eaſily may you get the Souldans crowne, As any prizes out of my precinct.
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During a sprint through the pedestrian precinct, I collided with a man eating a currywurst.
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See you back at the precinct.
Tatoeba · #382141105
Ziri was brought to the precinct for interrogation.
Tatoeba · #1116785006
Ziri arrived at the precinct to take Rima home.
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