01 n. The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the…
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The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the precincts of a state.
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A district within certain boundaries; a minor territorial or jurisdictional division; as, an election precinct; a school precinct.
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A parish or prescribed territory attached to a church, and taxed for its support.[U.S.]“The parish, or precinct, shall proceed to a new choice.” — Laws of Massachusetts.