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Domicile Definition & Meaning

domicile
noun
  1. (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; "what's his legal residence?"
  2. housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless"
verb
  1. make one's home in a particular place or community; "may parents reside in Florida"

"Domicile" in song lyrics

See how domicile is used in real songs:

  • "Et c'est pas ailleurs qui s'forment, c'est fait a domicile"
    IAM f/ Syleena Johnson — Ici ou Ailleurs
  • "affidavit of domicile"
    AOL — AOL
  • "state of commercial domicile"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "domicile"

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Frequently asked questions

What does domicile mean?
(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; "what's his legal residence?" housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless" make one's home in a particular place or community; "may parents reside in Florida"
What part of speech is domicile?
Domicile is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does domicile have?
Domicile has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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