Residents
/ˈrɛzɪdənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who legally reside in a particular place, often subject to local laws and entitled to specific rights and obligations.
Residents of the state are eligible to vote in its elections.
Forms
- resident
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Commentary
The term 'residents' often appears in statutes to distinguish persons domiciled or living within a jurisdiction from non-residents, affecting legal rights such as taxation, voting, and eligibility for benefits.
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