domiciliary

[ dom-uh-sil-ee-er-ee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a domicile, or place of residence.

noun

, plural dom·i·cil·i·ar·ies.

1. an institutional home for aged and disabled veterans who cannot care for themselves.

domiciliary

/ ˌdɒmɪˈsɪlɪərɪ /

adjective

1. of, involving, or taking place in the home

Word History and Origins

Origin of domiciliary¹

1780–90; < Latin domicili ( um ) domicile + -ary

Example Sentences

His aunt should have a domiciliary visit, and see how she liked that.

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He was making domiciliary visits and was transacting business in a loud tone of voice.

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A careful domiciliary examination by four persons appointed by the royal judge had incontestably established the point.

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The same letter stipulated for the better protection of the Protestants by freeing them from domiciliary visits, etc.

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Was my maternal parent aware, in a word, of my absence from the domiciliary residence?

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