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domicile
/dɔ.mi.sil/
home or residence
Mon domicile est à Paris.
My home is in Paris.
general
A place where someone lives; a person's home or residence.
Il a changé de domicile l'année dernière.
He changed his residence last year.
In legal contexts, 'domicile' can refer to the official place of residence for legal purposes, such as taxation or voting.
Collocations
changer de domicileto change one's residencedomicile fiscaltax residencedomicile principalprimary residence
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Pro Tip
Legal vs. Everyday Use
In legal contexts, 'domicile' refers to the official place of residence for legal purposes, while in everyday language, it simply means 'home'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'domicilium', meaning 'house' or 'home'.
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'domicile' is often used to refer to the official place of residence for legal purposes, such as taxation or voting. In everyday language, it is synonymous with 'home' or 'residence'.
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