DOMICILES

Noun

domiciles

plural of domicile

Source: Wiktionary


DOMICILE

Dom"i*cile, n. Etym: [L. domicilium; domus house + (prob.) root of celare to conceal: cf. F. domicile. See Dome, and Conceal.]

1. An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or a family.

2. (Law)

Definition: A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode. Wharton.

Dom"i*cile, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Domiciled; p. pr. & vb. n. Domiciling.] Etym: [Cf. F. domicilier. Cf. Domiciliate.]

Definition: To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate. Kent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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