esplanade vs precinct

esplanade

noun
  • A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town. 

  • The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country. 

  • A grass plat; a lawn. 

  • Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside. 

precinct

noun
  • The general area surrounding a place, environs. 

  • A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area. 

  • 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. 

  • A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district. 

  • An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls. 

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