ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRECINCT
From Medieval Latin praecinctum (something) surrounded, from Latin praecingere to gird around, from prae before, around + cingere to gird.
3 QUOTES WITH «PRECINCT»
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precinct.
The reason it takes us from November the second to December the sixth to certify is because we have a very tedious, very comprehensive process where we audit by precinct, across the state, every vote that was cast to make sure that every vote that was legally cast is counted.
Our children await Christmas presents like politicians getting in election returns: there's the Uncle Fred precinct and the Aunt Ruth district still to come in.
I think that, you know, looking at all the systems that I've been studying over the last several years, that paper ballots with a precinct optical scan counters and random audits is the best system that we can have.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRECINCT»
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precinct in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
precinct and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The new era of Scarpetta begins… In this #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Patricia Cornwell takes her readers deeper into Kay Scarpetta’s heart and soul than ever before….
After working up the courage to report the missing body, Alex is transferred to the mysterious Precinct 13 where she discovers that her new co-workers—including a cute technomage named Jack—are paranormals just like her.
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Kourion: Excavations in the Episcopal
Precinct
More than fifty years after the earthquake of 365 destroyed Kourion, the seat of the Roman administration of Cyprus, a Christian basilica was built upon the remains of its pagan predecessor.
Arthur Hubert Stanley Megaw, 2007
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The Last Dance: A Novel Of The 87th
Precinct
The Last Dance is Ed McBain's fiftieth novel of the 87th Precinct and certainly one of his best. The series began in 1956 with Cop Hater and proves him to be the man who has been called “so good he should be arrested.”
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Fat Ollie's Book: A Novel of the 87th
Precinct
They're not such a big deal, you know. Even when the victim is a city councilman as well known as Lester Henderson. But this is the first time Fat Ollie Weeks of the 88th Precinct has written a novel, ah yes.
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Fiddlers: A Novel of the 87th
Precinct
A blind violinist taking a smoke break, a cosmetics sales rep cooking an omelet in her own kitchen, a college professor trudging home from class, a priest contemplating retirement in the rectory garden, an old woman out walking her dog- ...
Detective Joe Dante of the Sixth Precinct investigates the bizarre and brutal slaying of millionaire art collector Oscar Wembley, hacked to death with a kitchen knife, and becomes embroiled in an even more baffling murder
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Police!: A
precinct at work
Presents twenty-four hours at a New York City police precinct and describes the duties and attitudes of the various officers who work there.
Sara Ann Friedman, David Jacobs, 1975
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Blackout in
Precinct Puerto Rico: Book Five
Blackout in Precinct Puerto Rico is the fifth installment in Stephen Torres' highly acclaimed Precinct Puerto Rico series It's Friday night when sixteen-year-old Luisa Ferré stumbles into Sheriff Luis Gonzalo’ path--naked, battered, and ...
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Precinct Puerto Rico: A Luis Gonzalo Novel, Book One
"Steven Torres has crafted a fascinating tale about illegal immigration and the clash between good and corrupt cops in Puerto Rico."--José Latour, author of Outcast "Steven Torres knows what he's doing.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRECINCT»
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precinct is used in the context of the following news items.
46th Precinct launches community policing program
The NYPD's 46th Precinct in the Bronx is looking to sports as a way of getting kids off the streets and away from violence this summer. «News 12 Bronx, Jul 15»
Retailers reject new shopping precinct proposal
SOME residents and business owners won't have a bar of a proposal for a new shopping precinct on the Capricorn Coast. Before Livingstone ... «Bundaberg News Mail, Jul 15»
The 66th Precinct Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places To Ride A …
The 66th Precinct, which includes Kensington, is one of the most dangerous places to ride a bicycle in the entire city, according to numbers ... «Bensonhurstbean, Jul 15»
The 105th Precinct gets more cops
The 105th Precinct ris getting 18 new police officers who will be undergoing the NYPD's latest mentorship training program. «TimesLedger, Jul 15»
Rosie Rivera of Riverton precinct is UPD's first-ever female chief
RIVERTON, Utah — As Utah celebrates its pioneer heritage this weekend, a Utah policewoman is continuing her pioneering career. «fox13now.com, Jul 15»
Tauranga Harbour Marine Precinct update
The precinct will provide a base for boat building and refit businesses in Tauranga City and will be managed by Tauranga City Council under ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
Pamlico looks at possible precinct consolidations as polling sites
BAYBORO | The Pamlico County Board of Elections will discuss possible precinct consolidations during its 10 a.m. Tuesday meeting at the ... «New Bern Sun Journal, Jul 15»
Precinct 4 offers trip to Culinary Institute LeNôtre
Join Precinct 4's Senior Adult Program for lunch and a movie at the Culinary Institute LeNôtre Thursday, Aug. 6 at 12:15 p.m.. Senior adults 50 ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman sets a new record …
Law enforcement officers from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office presented Spring's Texas Roadhouse Managing Partner Shane ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»
Escaped prisoner in East Harlem, escaped from NYPD's 25th police …
Cops rushed to the 25th precinct station house Friday afternoon, in the air, on the ground, and on four legs. They were all hunting for a suspect ... «WABC-TV, Jul 15»
