domiciliary
[/ˌdɒmɪˈsɪliəri/ or /ˌdɑːmɪˈsɪlieri/]
adjective
domiciliar
1. relating to or occurring in someone's home or place of residence
The doctor made a domiciliary visit to the elderly patient who could not leave his bed.
O médico fez uma visita domiciliar ao paciente idoso que não conseguia sair da cama.
2. relating to the place where someone is legally resident; concerning domicile
The domiciliary laws in this state determine tax obligations for residents.
As leis domiciliares neste estado determinam as obrigações fiscais dos residentes.
3. in legal contexts, involving a search of someone's home by authorities
The police conducted a domiciliary search with a valid warrant.
A polícia realizou uma busca domiciliar com mandado válido.
In Brazil, 'domiciliary' is most commonly encountered in medical contexts (visita domiciliar - home health visits) and legal documents regarding property rights and tax residency. The term reflects formal administrative and healthcare systems. In the USA, it appears more frequently in legal and law enforcement contexts, particularly regarding search warrants and civil proceedings.
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