inhabitancy

inhabitancy
A term, the meaning of which may vary according to the context in which it appears. Literally, the state or condition of an inhabitant. For some purposes, a dwelling house. For other purposes, domicil or legal residence. Thayer v Boston, 124 Mass 132. The word will not be construed as involving the idea of domicil where it reasonably appears that such meaning is not consistent with the legislative intent. 25 Am J2d Dom § 10. See inhabitant.

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