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

Recent Examples of situs from the Web

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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Origin and Etymology of situs

Latin — more at site

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First Known Use: 1701

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Medical Dictionary

situs

noun si·tus \ ˈsīt-əs \

medical Definition of situs

: the place where something exists or originates : site

situs of an inflammation

Law Dictionary

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

Origin and Etymology of situs

Latin, position, site, from sinere to leave in place, allow

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