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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...]

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...]

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...]

HOMICIDAL

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

HOME EQUITY LOAN

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A second mortgage that is based upon the equity currently held in the home. … [Read more...]

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