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precincts

/ˈpriːsɪŋkts/ /ˈpriːsɪŋktəs/

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noun

Bereiche, Bezirk

(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

Examples :

""The university's precincts included the library, the science building, and the student union, all surrounded by a stone wall." "

Die Bereiche der Universität umfassten die Bibliothek, das Naturwissenschaftsgebäude und die Studentenvereinigung, die alle von einer Steinmauer umgeben waren.

area place building

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noun

Fußgängerzone, Einkaufsbereich

A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

Examples :

"On Saturday, we enjoyed walking through the precincts, browsing the shops and listening to the street musicians. "

Am Samstag genossen wir es, durch die Fußgängerzone zu schlendern, die Geschäfte zu durchstöbern und den Straßenmusikern zuzuhören.

area property building commerce

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noun

Revier, Bezirk

(law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

Examples :

""After the car accident, the witness went to the local precincts to file a report." "

Nach dem Autounfall ging der Zeuge zum örtlichen Revier, um eine Anzeige zu erstatten.

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noun

Wahlbezirk, Stimmbezirk

A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.

Examples :

"On Election Day, residents of my neighborhood vote at the local elementary school, which serves as one of the many voting precincts in the city. "

Am Wahltag wählen die Bewohner meiner Nachbarschaft in der örtlichen Grundschule, die als einer der vielen Wahlbezirke der Stadt dient.

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