| 单词 | right of abode |
| 释义 | > as lemmasright of abode right of abode n. Law the right to reside in a particular place (also figurative); (now) spec. the right to live and work in a country without restrictions. ΚΠ 1771 C. Walmesley Gen. Hist. Christian Church viii. 202 The sensual appetites claimed here their right of abode. 1775 S. Johnson Journey W. Islands 13 One of the vaults was inhabited by an old woman, who claimed the right of abode there. 1850 M. J. Kennedy tr. I. da Costa Israel & Gentiles iv. 541 Among those [sc. Jews] who were tolerated by inheritance, the right of abode descended to only one child of the family. 1971 Immigration Act c. 77. i. ii. §6 In the following provisions of this Act the word ‘patrial’ is used of persons having the right of abode in the United Kingdom. 2001 Hong Kong Imail (Nexis) 23 July The territory's highest court ruled that only natural-born Hong Kong children were entitled to right of abode. < as lemmas |
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