Domestics
/dəˈmɛstɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) Workers employed in private households, such as maids or cooks, relevant in employment and labor law contexts.
The employer was sued for wage violations involving her domestics.
- (adj.) Pertaining to matters within a particular country rather than international or foreign affairs, often used in legal contexts such as domestic law or domestic relations.
The court has jurisdiction over domestic matters including family law cases.
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Commentary
The plural noun 'domestics' chiefly refers to household employees in legal employment discussions, while as an adjective it relates to internal or home country legal issues.
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