precinct

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Pronunciation

• enPR: prē'sĭngkt, IPA: /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/

Noun

precinct (plural precincts)

1. (chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
2. (UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping#Noun|shopping area.
3. (US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
4. (US) A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.

Translations

• French: enceinte
• German: umschlossener Bezirk
• Russian: (огоро́женная) террито́рия
• Spanish: recinto

Translations

• German: Einkaufsfußgängerzone, Fußgängereinkaufszone, Fußgängerzone
• Russian: торговый

Translations

• French: district, arrondissement de commune
• German: Polizeirevier
• Russian: райо́н

Translations

• French: bureau, canton
• German: Wahlbezirk
• Russian: избира́тельный уча́сток

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