domicile (ˈdɒmɪˌsaɪl
) or domicil (ˈdɒmɪˌsɪl)
Definitions
noun
- a dwelling place
- a permanent legal residence
- British business the place where a bill of exchange is to be paid
verb
Also
- to establish or be established in a dwelling place
formal
Word Origin
C15: from Latin domicilium, from domus houseUsage examples
The reason for this discrepancy could be the way in which data on students ' domicile are compiled.
British Medical Journal (2002)At present a woman's domicile status in this country is linked to either her father or husband.
Samachar (2004)At the age of 16 you can acquire a new domicile of choice.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)This idea, somewhat impractical given that Elspeth's main domicile was in Britain, was soon shelved.
, ELSPETH HUXLEY: A BIOGRAPHY (2002)