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PRECINCT(law)
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PRECINCT (law)


PRECINCT. The district for which a high or petty constable is appointed, is in England, called a precinct. Willc. Office of Const. xii. in England, called a precinct. Willc. Office of Const. xii. 2. In day time all persons are bound to recognize a constable acting 2. In day time all persons are bound to recognize a constable acting within his own precincts; after night the constable is required to make within his own precincts; after night the constable is required to make himself known, and it is, indeed, proper he should do so at all times. Ibid. himself known, and it is, indeed, proper he should do so at all times. Ibid. n. 265, p. 93. n. 265, p. 93.