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domicile

[dom-uh-sahyl, -suhl, doh-muh-] / ˈdɒm əˌsaɪl, -səl, ˈdoʊ mə- /


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He explained that domicile is determined by a person’s primary residence and their intent to return to that residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Wong Kim Ark “concerned children of aliens with a lawful domicile in the United States, not children of temporarily present aliens or illegal aliens.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Wong Kim Ark, which held that a child born in the United States—of Chinese parents who had their permanent domicile and residence in the United States—was entitled to American citizenship.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

While Coupang is eligible due to a Delaware domicile, it’s probably a long shot since most of its business is in South Korea.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

With an indignant squawk, Rose led the way into their new domicile, tempted by a trail of grain.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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