precinct

Meanings

• noun

  A specific area of a city or town, especially one that is under the jurisdiction of a particular law enforcement agency.

  - "The precinct is where the police station is located."
  - "The suspect was taken into custody in the 21st precinct."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precinct
prentice , sentence , prestige , recluse

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Variants

List of all variants of precinct that leads to same result
precinct , precincts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'district' or 'jurisdiction', from the Latin 'praesidium' meaning 'fortified place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'precinct' is often used interchangeably with the term 'beat' in law enforcement.

2. The New York City Police Department is divided into 77 precincts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Police precinct: A station or district where law enforcement officers work and respond to calls for service.

2. Historic precinct: A designated area of a city or town that is preserved for its historical significance.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'precinct' is often used to refer to a specific area or neighborhood. In art, it can refer to a defined area or boundary, such as the precincts of a temple or fortress.

How to Memorize "precinct"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of a city with different precincts marked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'precinct' with the idea of a specific area or jurisdiction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'precinct' comes from the Latin word 'praesidium' meaning 'fortified place'.

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