[ˈpriːsɪŋ(k)t], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place
(e.g: a former MP who still works in the precincts of the House)

- an area in a town designated for specific or restricted use, especially one which is closed to traffic
(e.g: a pedestrian precinct)

- a district of a city or town as defined for policing purposes


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting an administrative district): from medieval Latin praecinctum, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of praecingere ‘encircle’, from prae ‘before’ + cingere ‘gird’