DW glossary terms

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Dwell

/dwɛl/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To reside or live in a place, especially for a prolonged period, often used in legal context to establish habitation or jurisdiction.
    The defendant was found to dwell within the state for over five years.
  2. (v.) To linger on or focus attention in speech or writing, sometimes relevant in contract interpretation or argument emphasis.
    The contract clause dwells on the obligations of the parties involved.

Forms

  • dwells
  • dwelled
  • dwelt
  • dwelling

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Commentary

In legal drafting, 'dwell' primarily denotes physical residence, significant for jurisdictional or property matters; its metaphorical use in argumentation is less formal but may clarify interpretative emphasis.

Dwelle

/ˈdwɛl/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To reside or stay as a permanent or long-term occupant legally entitled to possession.
    The tenant is allowed to dwell on the property under the lease agreement.

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Commentary

Used chiefly in legal contexts to specify the place of legal residence or the act of residing under claim or right.

Dwelt

/dwɛlt/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Past tense and past participle of dwell, meaning to reside or live in a place.
    The tenant dwelt in the property for over five years before selling it.

Forms

  • dwell
  • dwelling

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Commentary

As an inflected form, 'dwelt' is primarily relevant in legal texts for establishing duration of occupancy or residence; see 'dwell' for substantive legal definitions.

Dwi

/ˈdiːˌdʌbəlˌjuːˌaɪ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Driving while intoxicated; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in violation of law.
    He was arrested for a DWI after failing the sobriety test.

Forms

  • dwi

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Commentary

DWI is a jurisdiction-specific term that varies in legal definition and severity; often used interchangeably with DUI but may carry distinct legal implications depending on local statutes.

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