ABODE TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.The place where a person dwells. Dorsey v. Brigham, 177 111. 250, 52 N. E. 303, 42 L. R. A. 809, 69 Am. St Rep. 228. Related Posts:RESIDENCEDWELLING-PLACEDOMICILEABSENTEEALIENDWELL