precincts

Meanings

• noun

  A specific area designated for a particular purpose, especially a part of a city that is under the jurisdiction of a particular law enforcement agency.

  - "The precincts of the old city are rich in history."
  - "The police station is located in the 23rd precinct."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precincts
precipices , precedents , receptacles

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Variants

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precinct , precincts

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'praesidium' meaning 'fortified place' or 'military guard'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'precincts' is often used interchangeably with the term 'neighborhood'.

2. The term 'precinct' is also used in astronomy to refer to a specific area of the sky.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Jurisdiction: The area or domain over which a court, government, or other authority has control or power.

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Culture

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In literature, precincts are often used to describe a specific area or location, such as the precincts of a temple or the precincts of a city. In art, the term can refer to a specific area or scene within a larger work.

How to Memorize "precincts"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a specific area or location, such as a city block or a temple complex, as the precincts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'precincts' with the idea of a specific area or location.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Precincts are places where laws are enforced' to remember the meaning of the word.

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