precincts
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary pre·cinct n. Pronunciation: ' prē- ˌ siŋ(k)t Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin praecinctum, from Latin, neuter of praecinctus, past participle of praecingere to gird, encircle, from prae- pre- + cingere to gird ― more at CINCTURE Date: 15th century 1 : a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : DISTRICT : as a : a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes b : a division of a city for police control 2 a : an enclosure bounded by the walls of a building ― often used in plural b : a sphere of thought, action, or influence ― often used in plural 3 a plural : the region immediately surrounding a place : ENVIRONS b : PLACE , LOCALE 4 : BOUNDARY ― often used in plural <a ruined tower within the precinct s of the squire's grounds ― T. L. Peacock>]]>