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precincts

/ˈpriːsɪŋkts/ /ˈpriːsɪŋktəs/

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noun

Enceinte, limites

(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." "

L'enceinte de l'université comprenait la bibliothèque, le bâtiment scientifique et l'union étudiante, le tout entouré d'un mur de pierre.

area place building

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noun

Quartier piétonnier, zone commerçante

A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

Examples :

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

Le samedi, nous avons aimé nous promener dans la zone commerçante, flâner dans les magasins et écouter les musiciens de rue.

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noun

Circonscription, commissariat

(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." "

Après l'accident de voiture, le témoin s'est rendu au commissariat local pour déposer une plainte.

police area government law building

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noun

Circonscription, bureau de vote

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. "

Le jour des élections, les habitants de mon quartier votent à l'école primaire locale, qui sert de l'un des nombreux bureaux de vote de la ville.

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