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Precinct vs Procinct - What's the difference?

precinct | procinct |

As nouns the difference between precinct and procinct

is that precinct is (chiefly|in the plural) an enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls while procinct is (obsolete) a state of complete readiness for action.

precinct

English

Alternative forms

* (chiefly obsolete)

Noun

(wikipedia precinct) (en noun)
  • (chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
  • (UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered area.
  • (US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
  • (US) 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.

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    procinct

    English

    Noun

  • (obsolete) A state of complete readiness for action.
    • War in procinct . — Milton.
    (Webster 1913)