Prē'çinct, n.

(Synop., §130), n. [Lat. præcinctus, from præcingere, præcinctum, to gird about, to encompass, from præ, before, and cingere, to gird, surround; It. precinto.]

1. The limit, or exterior line encompassing a place; boundary; confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority. “The precincts of light.” Milton.
2. A district within certain boundaries; a minor territorial or jurisdictional division; especially, a parish or prescribed territory attached to a church, and taxed for its support.

In case of non-acceptance [of the collector], the parish, or precinct, shall proceed to a new choice. Laws of Massachusetts.