Enclosed space around, eg, a cathedral (8)

I believe the answer is:

precinct

(Other definitions for precinct that I've seen before include "Enclosed space around a building" , "Ward" , "District of a city or town marked out for a particular purpose" , "District of authority" , "Enclosed space around, eg, a cathedral" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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