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Domicile
Pronunciation : Dom"i*cile
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. domicilium; domus house + (prob.) root of celare to conceal: cf. F. domicile. See Dome, and Conceal.]
Definition : 1. An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or a family.
2. (Law)
Defn: A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode. Wharton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Dom"i*cile
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. domicilier. Cf. Domiciliate.]
Definition : Defn: To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate. Kent.
t. [imp. & p. p. Domiciled; p. pr. & vb. n. Domiciling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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