Define: Principal Place of Abode

The meaning of “Principal Place of Abode” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Principal Place of Abode defined in a legal contract?

  • Principal Place of Abode means the residence where one normally lives and sleeps. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Principal Place of Abode means the household where a person resides. A temporary absence due to special circumstances like illness, education, business, vacation, or military service, will not change one's Principal Place of Abode. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Principal Place of Abode means the residence or household where a person normally lives, regardless of temporary absence due to varying circumstances.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Property Rentals and Leases
  • Marital Arrangements
  • Inheritance Distribution
  • Child Custody Arrangements
  • Legal separation of assets

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Principal Place of Abode'?

Principal Place of Abode means the residence or household where a person normally lives, regardless of temporary absence due to varying circumstances

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