Legal Residence
/ˈliːɡəl ˈrɛzɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The place where a person has their permanent home or principal dwelling and to which they intend to return.
The court determined her legal residence based on where she spent most of the year.
- (n.) A person's official domicile for purposes of jurisdiction, taxation, voting, or other legal rights and obligations.
He established his legal residence in the state to qualify for in-state tuition.
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Commentary
Legal residence differs from mere physical presence by requiring intent to remain or return; definitions vary by context (tax, voting, immigration).
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