What legally defines residence?

Legal Definition of residence

1 : the act or fact of living in a place. 2a : the place where one actually lives as distinguished from a domicile or place of temporary sojourn a person can have more than one residence but only one domicile.

What makes a place of residence?

Place of residence means the physical location of an individual’s legal residence. For purposes of these rules “place of residence” does not include an adult foster home, assisted living facility, residential care facility, or nursing facility licensed by the Department.

How is resident defined?

resident. noun. Definition of resident (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : one who resides in a place. 2 : a diplomatic agent residing at a foreign court or seat of government especially : one exercising authority in a protected state as representative of the protecting power.