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precincts

/ˈpriːsɪŋkts/ /ˈpriːsɪŋktəs/

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noun

Recinto, límites

(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." "

Los límites de la universidad incluían la biblioteca, el edificio de ciencias y la unión de estudiantes, todo rodeado por una pared de piedra.

area place building

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noun

Zona peatonal, área comercial

A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

Examples :

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

El sábado, disfrutamos caminando por la zona peatonal, mirando las tiendas y escuchando a los músicos callejeros.

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noun

Distrito policial, comisaría

(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." "

Después del accidente automovilístico, el testigo fue a la comisaría local para presentar un informe.

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noun

Distrito electoral, circunscripción

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. "

El día de las elecciones, los residentes de mi vecindario votan en la escuela primaria local, que sirve como uno de los muchos distritos electorales de la ciudad.

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