precinct

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

   “For, by the fundamental Laws of the Realm, it is Capital in any Perſon, of what Quality ſoever, to make water within the Precincts of the Palace.”

2. isim The general area surrounding a place, environs.
3. isim A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
4. isim A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
5. isim A subdivision of a city or other locality for the purposes of voting and representation in local government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.
6. isim A district over which someone or some body of people has control in general; province, sphere of control.

   “But ſince I loue to liue at libertie, As eaſily may you get the Souldans crowne, As any prizes out of my precinct.”

7. isim A surrounding boundary or limit.