[dis.trict] n, often attrib [F, fr. ML districtus jurisdiction, district, fr. distringere to distrain--more at distrain] (1611) 1 a: a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes) b: the basic administrative unit for local government in Northern Ireland
2: an area, region, or section with a distinguishing character
[2]district vt (1792): to divide or organize into districts