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Vicinity vs Precinct - What's the difference?

vicinity | precinct |

As nouns the difference between vicinity and precinct

is that vicinity is proximity, or the state of being near while precinct is (chiefly|in the plural) an enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

vicinity

English

Noun

(wikipedia vicinity) (vicinities)
  • Proximity, or the state of being near.
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  • Neighbourhood, or the nearby region.
  • Approximate size or amount.

    • 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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