Precinct
Precinct noun - A region of activity, knowledge, or influence.
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Synonyms for Precinct
Section is a synonym for precinct in area topic. In some cases you can use "Section" instead a noun "Precinct", when it comes to topics like subdivision.
Section
Section noun - An area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature.
Usage example: several abandoned warehouses in the city's industrial section are being converted into art galleries and artists' lofts
Precinct is a synonym for section in division topic. You can use "Precinct" instead a noun "Section".
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Cool Old Guy: The Section Chief and Detective Tokuno, senior officers at Bokuto, are both about fifty (which is, on average, twice older than most of the other people in the show) and steer their precinct rather impressively.
Source: Manga / You're Under Arrest!
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