Precinct

/ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A district or division of a city or town, often used for administrative purposes.

The voting precinct was located in the local community center.

The area surrounding a particular building or property, especially a police station or court.

The police precinct has increased patrols in the neighborhood.

A defined area for the jurisdiction of a specific governmental authority.

Jurors were selected from a pool within the city’s precinct.

From Middle English 'precincte', from Latin 'praecinctus', meaning 'to gird around'.

police precinct

A local area or district for police services.

voting precinct

A specific location designated for voting activity.

precinct captain

A person in charge of a precinct, especially during elections.

jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

district

A defined area, often with specific administrative purposes.

A local area under police control.

You've got to be cautious in that precinct; the crime rate is high.

A voting area.

I need to find my precinct before I can vote.