precincts
Because it is a word with a single syllable, precincts is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofprecincts
- (chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
- A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
- (law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
- 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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