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Meaning of 'domicile' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Domicile [ n.]
- An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or a family.
- A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode.
2 . Domicile [ v. t.]
- To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate.

Meaning of 'domicile' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . domicile [ n]
Meaning (1):
- housing that someone is living in
Example in sentence:
  • he built a modest dwelling near the pond;
  • they raise money to provide homes for the homeless
Meaning (2):
- (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
Example in sentence:
  • what's his legal residence?
3 . domicile [ v]
Meaning (3):
- make one's home in a particular place or community
Example in sentence:
  • may parents reside in Florida

Nearby Words:

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