The difference between Capitoulate and Precinct

When used as nouns, capitoulate means rule by capitouls, the former municipal government of toulouse, france, under their direction, whereas precinct means an enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

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  1. Capitoulate as a noun (specifically, historical):

    Rule by capitouls, the former municipal government of Toulouse, France, under their direction.

  2. Capitoulate as a noun (historical):

    The office or term of office of a capitoul.

  3. Capitoulate as a noun (historical):

    The former districts of Toulouse, France, responsible for electing the capitouls.

  1. Precinct as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):

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

  2. Precinct as a noun (UK):

    A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

  3. Precinct as a noun (US, law enforcement):

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

  4. Precinct as a noun (US):

    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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