domicile

or dom·i·cil

[ dom-uh-sahyl, -suhl, doh-muh- ]

noun

1. a place of residence; house or home; abode.
2. Law. a permanent legal residence.

verb (used with object)

, dom·i·ciled, dom·i·cil·ing.

1. to establish in a domicile.

domicile

/ ˈdɒmɪˌsaɪl; ˈdɒmɪˌsɪl /

noun

1. a dwelling place
2. a permanent legal residence
3. commerce the place where a bill of exchange is to be paid

verb

1. to establish or be established in a dwelling place

Other Words From

• un·domi·ciled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of domicile¹

First recorded in 1470–80; from Middle French, from Latin domicilium, equivalent to domicol(a) ( domi-, combining form of domus “house” + -cola “dweller”; colonus ) + -ium -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of domicile¹

C15: from Latin domicilium, from domus house

Example Sentences

Because of these trade-offs, data providers can use the two data types to supplement one another, such as by using IP addresses to filter out devices that share accounts but not domiciles.

From Digiday

In 2021, Tempo slid the needle forward yet again with Move, a weight-training setup with a footprint small enough to be practical in even wee domiciles.

From Popular-Science

The justices on Wednesday spent two hours examining Lange’s case and trying to come up with what would be national guidance on when police in pursuit of a suspect can enter someone’s domicile without a warrant.

From Washington Post

“The real reason you would domicile your assets abroad is to invest abroad,” says Ponda.

From The Daily Beast

At the Morse domicile things were going better, and the girls mind was vastly relieved from present troubles.

From Project Gutenberg

Still I cannot say, and it is to that hostelry's credit, that my domicile at the Astor aided me to my smuggling resolves.

From Project Gutenberg

You'll go sticking your nose around that domicile some time and get it knocked off!

From Project Gutenberg

A poor brokendown drunkard returned to his dilapidated domicile early on New Year's morn.

From Project Gutenberg

After the Gardens have closed, however, they get more lively, though the smallness of their domicile prevents them from flying.

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