dwelling house

dwelling house
A building used as a place of abode for people. 43 Am J1st Pub Util § 183. A building suitable as a dwelling house, whether or not it is occupied at the time. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 904. For the purpose of the offense of arson, any house intended to be occupied as a residence, or a house in which human beings usually stay, lodge, or reside. 5 Am J2d Arson § 19. For the purpose of the crime of burglary, the apartment, room in a hotel, building, or cluster of buildings in which a man resides with his family, or any permanent building in which a person may dwell and sleep. 13 Am J2d Burgl § 3. See house; mansion house; residence.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • dwelling house of another — As the term is used in the law of arson, a dwelling house of which a person other than the accused is in possession; the person in possession may or may not be the owner. 5 Am J2d Arson § 39 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • dwelling-house — dwellˈing house noun A house used as a dwelling, in distinction from a place of business or other building • • • Main Entry: ↑dwell …   Useful english dictionary

  • dwelling house — a house occupied, or intended to be occupied, as a residence. [1400 50; late ME] * * * …   Universalium

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  • dwelling house — /ˈdwɛlɪŋ haʊs/ (say dweling hows) noun a house occupied, or intended to be occupied, as a residence …  

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