DOMICILE Dom"i*cile, n. Etym: [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)
Defn: 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.
DOMICILE
Dom"i*cile, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Domiciled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Domiciling.] Etym: [Cf. F. domicilier. Cf. Domiciliate.]
Defn: To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate. Kent.
DOMICILIAR
Dom`i*cil"i*ar, n.
Defn: A member of a household; a domestic.
DOMICILIARY
Dom`i*cil"i*a*ry, a. Etym: [LL. domiciliarius.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to a domicile, or the residence of a person or
family.
The personal and domiciliary rights of the citizen scrupulously
guarded. Motley.
Domiciliary visit (Law), a visit to a private dwelling, particularly
for searching it, under authority.