Domicile: meaning, definitions and examples

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domicile

[ ˈdɒmɪsaɪl ]

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legal term

The place where a person resides permanently or temporarily.

Synonyms

abode, dwelling, home, residence

Examples of usage

He declared his domicile in the state of Florida.
The company's domicile is in New York.
Her domicile is a small apartment in the city.

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legal term

To establish a place of residence.

Synonyms

locate, reside, settle

Examples of usage

He domiciled himself in a cozy cottage in the countryside.
She domiciled her business in the heart of the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "domicile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 domicílio

🇮🇳 निवास स्थान

🇩🇪 Wohnsitz

🇮🇩 domisili

🇺🇦 місце проживання

🇵🇱 miejsce zamieszkania

🇯🇵 住所 (じゅうしょ)

🇫🇷 domicile

🇪🇸 domicilio

🇹🇷 ikametgah

🇰🇷 거주지

🇸🇦 محل الإقامة

🇨🇿 bydliště

🇸🇰 bydlisko

🇨🇳 住所 (zhùsuǒ)

🇸🇮 prebivališče

🇮🇸 búseta

🇰🇿 тұрғылықты жер

🇬🇪 საცხოვრებელი ადგილი

🇦🇿 yaşayış yeri

🇲🇽 domicilio

Word origin

The word 'domicile' originated from the Latin word 'domicilium', which means 'home' or 'residence'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century and has since been used primarily in legal contexts to refer to a person's permanent or temporary residence. The concept of domicile is important in determining legal jurisdiction, taxation, and other legal matters.