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

For wealthy individuals, this presents the opportunity for significant - and entirely legal - savings, if they nominate a lower-tax country as their domicile.

From BBC

"Non-dom" describes a UK resident whose permanent home - or domicile - for tax purposes is outside the UK.

From BBC

They also argue the case should be heard in the UK where the company is domiciled.

From BBC

And finally, “Why can’t someone who is not domiciled in a country of concern be hired instead?”

From Science Magazine

It's a term used for a UK resident whose permanent home, or domicile, is outside the UK.

From BBC