legal residence

• Lieu où une personne a sa résidence permanente et où elle a l'intention de revenir après toute période d'absence, reconnu par la loi à des fins telles que l'imposition, le vote et la juridiction.

The place where a person has their permanent home and to which they intend to return after any period of absence, recognized by law for purposes such as taxation, voting, and legal jurisdiction.

1. Official place of livingB2formal

   The country or location where a person is officially recognized as a resident by law, often for tax, voting, or immigration purposes.

   résidence légale

   • She established her legal residence in Canada after obtaining permanent residency.
   • Your legal residence determines which laws apply to you.
   • He changed his legal residence to a state with lower taxes.