situs

noun

si·tus | \ˈsī-təs

Definition of situs

: the place where something exists or originates specifically : the place where something (such as a right) is held to be located in law

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For example, an insurer with situs in Alabama could sell its policies in New York without meeting New York requirements for policy forms or capital surplus requirements. — WSJ, "Is Dr. Paul’s ObamaCare Treatment Optimal?," 12 Feb. 2017

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(sit up and) take notice

sit up and take notice

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The first known use of situs was in 1701

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situs

noun

si·tus | \ˈsīt-əs

Medical Definition of situs

: the place where something exists or originates : site situs of an inflammation

situs

noun

si·tus | \ˈsī-təs, ˈsē-, -ˌtu̇s

Legal Definition of situs

: a location that is or is held to be the site of something (as property or a crime or tort) and that commonly determines jurisdiction over it the situs of a conspiracy