domicile
pronunciation
How to pronounce domicile in British English:
UK [ˈdɒmɪsaɪl]
How to pronounce domicile in American English:
US [ˈdɑmɪsaɪl]
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- Noun:
- (law) the residence where where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and and only one domicile at a time
- housing that someone is living in
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- Verb:
- make one's home or live in
Word Origin
- domicile (n.)
- mid-15c., from Middle French domicile (14c.), from Latin domicilium, perhaps from domus "house" (see domestic) + colere "to dwell" (see colony). As a verb, it is first attested 1809. Related: Domiciled; domiciliary.
Example
- 1. I am a wealthy uk citizen , domicile and resident , but with a healthy cynicism for the longevity of relationships .
- 2. Firms like arcelormittal , essar energy and china mobile make the top ten because of their choice of domicile ; their economic activity mainly takes place elsewhere .
- 3. Expatriating also helps if you have a british passport and are looking to acquire a uk domicile , which may have some inheritance tax benefits , particularly if you are married to a brit .
- 4. It is registered in luxembourg , the " offshore " domicile of many hedge funds .
- 5. The name ( title ) and domicile of the trustee or the custodian .