Dom"i*cile (?), n. [L. domicilium; domus house + (prob.) root of celare to conceal: cf. F. domicile. See Dome, and Conceal.]

1.

An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or a family.

2. Law

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.

 

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Dom"i*cile, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Domiciled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Domiciling.] [Cf. F. domicilier. Cf. Domiciliate.]

To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate.

Kent.

 

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