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Meaning of the word domicile in English

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domicile

US /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/
UK /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/
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Noun

1.

the country that a person treats as their permanent home, or where they have their legal residence

Example:
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His legal domicile is in France, even though he works in Germany.
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The company's principal domicile is in London.
Synonym:
residencehomeabodedwellinghabitation

Verb

1.

to treat a specified country as a permanent home

Example:
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He decided to domicile in Canada after living abroad for many years.
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The company is planning to domicile its main operations in a tax-friendly country.
Synonym:
residelivesettleinhabitdwell
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