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Non-resident

NON-RES'IDENT

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Adj.
Not residing in a particular place, on one's own estate, or in one's proper place; as a non-resident clergyman or proprietor of lands.

NON-RES'IDENT

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Noun.
One who does not reside on one's own lands, or in the place 2where official duties require. In the United States, lands in one state or township belonging to a person residing in another state or township, are called the lands of non-residents.

Definition 2024


non-resident

non-resident

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English

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Noun

non-resident (plural non-residents)

  1. (law) A person living in a country who is no legal permanent resident.
  2. one who is not a resident; an alien; a foreigner.