Domiciled
/ˈdɑːmɪsaɪld,ˈdəʊmɪsaɪld/adjective
Living in a certain place.
He has been domiciled in France for most of his life.
Often appears as...
- domiciled in
- domiciled abroad
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To establish a permanent home in a particular place.
They are domiciled in the UK for tax purposes.
Often appears as...
- domiciled in
- legally domiciled
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Living in a certain place.
He has been domiciled in France for most of his life.
Often appears as...
- domiciled in
- domiciled abroad
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To establish a permanent home in a particular place.
They are domiciled in the UK for tax purposes.
Often appears as...
- domiciled in
- legally domiciled
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Place Attachment
Shows a strong connection to a specific location where someone lives or feels at home.
Though he travels often, he's domiciled in Spain, which he considers home.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Temporary
Indicates a permanent or long-term living situation, not just a short visit or temporary stay.
She's not just studying there; she's domiciled in Canada now.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Ties
Suggests cultural integration into the place where one is living.
Domiciled in Japan for 20 years, he now speaks fluent Japanese.
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abideinhabitlivelodgeoccupyresidesettlestay
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Quote examples
Roger B. Taney
American Judge
Every state has an undoubted right to determine the status, or domestic and social condition, of the persons domiciled within its territory except insofar as the powers of the states in this respect are restrained, or duties and obligations imposed upon them, by the Constitution of the United States.
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Horace Gray
American Judge
Every citizen or subject of another country, while domiciled here, is within the allegiance and the protection, and consequently subject to the jurisdiction, of the United States.
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Kris Kobach
American Politician
Being enrolled in a college does not free you from the legal obligation to become domiciled.
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Roger B. Taney
American Judge
Every state has an undoubted right to determine the status, or domestic and social condition, of the persons domiciled within its territory except insofar as the powers of the states in this respect are restrained, or duties and obligations imposed upon them, by the Constitution of the United States.
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Horace Gray
American Judge
Every citizen or subject of another country, while domiciled here, is within the allegiance and the protection, and consequently subject to the jurisdiction, of the United States.
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Kris Kobach
American Politician
Being enrolled in a college does not free you from the legal obligation to become domiciled.
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