1. a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes
2. a district of a city or town as defined for voting purposes
3. the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building

Examples

• The robbery occurred in the downtown precinct.
• She reported the crime at the local police precinct.
• Voters must cast their ballots in their assigned precinct.
• The election results varied significantly by precinct.
• No smoking is allowed within the hospital precincts.
• The cathedral precincts were peaceful and quiet.
• He works as a detective in the fifth precinct.