Precinct
Precinct noun - A region of activity, knowledge, or influence.
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In Ergo Proxy, Vincent and Pino have escaped Romdeau and are now living in somewhat of a shanty-town, with about 15 people in its precinct.
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In the old days, a suspect thought to have shot a cop was essentially in a race for their life to turn themselves in a precinct completely across town, where they would *only* be beaten.
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In smaller towns, there is usually one precinct per town.
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Town and Precinct. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/precinct/town
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