Domiciled: meaning, definitions and examples

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domiciled

 

[ ˈdɒmɪsaɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

To establish one's residence in a particular place or country.

Synonyms

locate, reside, settle.

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Word Description / Examples
domiciled

Primarily used in legal documents or formal contexts to indicate where someone has their permanent home.

  • She is currently domiciled in New York for tax purposes
  • The company is domiciled in Delaware
reside

A more formal way to say that someone lives in a particular place, often used in official documents and contexts.

  • She resides at 123 Maple Street
  • Judges must reside within their jurisdiction
settle

Refers to making a home in a place, especially after moving from somewhere else. It can also mean resolving a dispute.

  • After traveling for years, they decided to settle in a small town
  • They managed to settle their differences amicably
locate

Typically means to find the position of something or to establish a business or home in a particular place.

  • He managed to locate the missing keys
  • The new headquarters will be located in downtown San Francisco

Examples of usage

  • He domiciled in France after retiring.
  • She domiciled herself in the city for work purposes.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To treat a specified country as a permanent home.

Synonyms

adopt, base, establish.

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domiciled

Used when someone or something is legally recognized as being located in a specific place for official or legal purposes.

  • The company is domiciled in Switzerland for tax reasons.
  • He is domiciled in New York, but travels frequently for work.
establish

Used when founding or creating something new, such as an organization, system, or relationship.

  • The university was established in 1876.
  • They decided to establish a new branch in the city center.
base

Used when specifying the main place of operations or the primary location where activities are conducted.

  • The company's headquarters are based in London.
  • She is currently based in Tokyo for her job.
adopt

Used when taking something as one's own, whether it is an idea, child, or policy.

  • They decided to adopt a child from abroad.
  • The new manager is set to adopt a more flexible working policy.

Examples of usage

  • They have domiciled the UK as their base for business operations.
  • The company domiciles in multiple countries for tax purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "domiciled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 residente

🇮🇳 निवासित

🇩🇪 ansässig

🇮🇩 berdomisili

🇺🇦 проживаючий

🇵🇱 zamieszkały

🇯🇵 居住している

🇫🇷 domicilié

🇪🇸 domiciliado

🇹🇷 ikamet eden

🇰🇷 거주하는

🇸🇦 مقيم

🇨🇿 bydlištěm

🇸🇰 bydliskom

🇨🇳 居住

🇸🇮 prebivališče

🇮🇸 búsettur

🇰🇿 тұрақты мекенжайда тұратын

🇬🇪 საცხოვრებელი

🇦🇿 yaşayış yeri

🇲🇽 domiciliado

Etymology

The word 'domiciled' originated from the Latin word 'domicilium', which means 'a place of residence'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of domicile has legal implications in terms of residency and permanent establishment in a particular location or country.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,410, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.