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place of abode

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Definition of place of abode

formal + humorous
: the place where one usually lives How long has this been his principal place of abode?

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“Place of abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20of%20abode. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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