domiciliary

dom·i·cile

D0333000 (dŏm′ĭ-sīl′, -səl, dō′mĭ-)n.1. A residence; a home.2. One's legal residence.v. dom·i·ciled, dom·i·cil·ing, dom·i·ciles v.tr.1. To establish (oneself or another person) in a residence.2. To provide with often temporary lodging.v.intr. To reside; dwell.

[Middle English domicilie, from Old French domicile, from Latin domicilium, from domus, house; see dem- in Indo-European roots.]

dom′i·cil′i·ar′y (-sĭl′ē-ĕr′ē) adj.

domiciliary

(ˌdɒmɪˈsɪlɪərɪ) adjof, involving, or taking place in the home

dom•i•cil•i•ar•y

(ˌdɒm əˈsɪl iˌɛr i)

adj., n., pl. -ar•ies. adj. 1. of or pertaining to a domicile. 2. given or taking place in one's home. 3. providing care for those unable to care for themselves. n. 4. an institutional home for those unable to care for themselves. [1780–90]

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Adj.

domiciliary - of or relating to or provided in a domicile; "domiciliary medical care"; "domiciliary caves"

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