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HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

For a primary residence, this refers to a portion of a home that may be tax deductible. … [Read more...] about HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

When a person voluntarily takes up his abode in a given place, with intention to remain permanently, or for an indefinite period of time, or without any present intention to remove therefrom, such place of abode becomes his residence or home. This word has not the same technical meaning as "domicile." See Langhammer v. Munter, 80 Md. 518, 81 Atl. 300, 27 L. R. A. 330; King v. … [Read more...] about HOME

HOMETOWNED

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Slang meaning the bias of a court that favors local people over out of town strangers, e.g. the home field advantage. … [Read more...] about HOMETOWNED

HOME EQUITY

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The amount of ownership that is owned by a homeowner. This is determined by taking the current market value of the home and subtracting the amount owed and outstanding. … [Read more...] about HOME EQUITY

HOMICIDAL

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Pertaining to homicide; relating to homicide; impelling to homicide; as a homicidal mania. (See INSANITY.) … [Read more...] about HOMICIDAL

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