Domestic
/dɒˈmɛstɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the home, household, or family.
The domestic chores were divided equally among family members.
- (adj.) Occurring or originating within a particular country; not foreign or international.
Domestic policy focuses on issues within the nation.
- (adj.) Tame or kept by humans, as opposed to wild.
They have several domestic animals on the farm.
Forms
- domestics
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'domestic' often distinguishes internal matters from foreign or international ones, important in jurisdiction and legislative scope.
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