PRECINCT


Meaning of PRECINCT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pri:sɪŋkt ]

( 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

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