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( precincts)
1.
A shopping precinct is an area in the centre of a town in which cars are not allowed. ( BRIT )
The Centre was a pedestrian precinct with a bandstand in the middle.
N-COUNT
2.
A precinct is a part of a city which has its own police force and fire service. ( AM )
The shooting occurred in the 34th Precinct.
N-COUNT : usu ord N
3.
The precincts of an institution are its buildings and land. ( FORMAL )
No one carrying arms is allowed within the precincts of a temple.
N-PLURAL