non-residence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnˈrɛzɪdəns/

Definition

The state of not living in a particular place, especially one's home country, for tax or legal purposes.

Examples

• His non-residence status meant he didn't have to pay local income tax.

• The company has strict policies regarding the non-residence of employees on international assignments.

• After living overseas for a decade, she formally declared her non-residence to avoid property taxes.

How to Use non-residence

non-residence status (collocation)

The official classification of not living in a specific place. — "Her non-residence status allowed her to avoid paying taxes in her home country."

Synonyms of non-residence

Words with a similar meaning to non-residence:

• alienage
• expatriation
• foreignness
• outsider status

Antonyms of non-residence

Words with the opposite meaning to non-residence:

• residence
• domicile

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