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