DOMICILE


Meaning of DOMICILE in English

n.

Place where an individual has a fixed and permanent home for legal purposes.

The term refers to the place where an organization (e.g., a corporation) is chartered or that is the organization's principal place of business. The domicile of an individual or organization determines the proper jurisdiction and venue for legal process, including taxation. For persons lacking capacity (e.g., minors), domicile is usually defined as the domicile of the guardian.

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