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.

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

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

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

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His wife was revealed as a non-dom - a UK resident whose permanent home, or domicile, for tax purposes is outside the UK - and was believed to have saved millions by avoiding paying British taxes on her overseas income.

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