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situs

noun
si·​tus | \ ˈsÄ«-tÉ™s How to pronounce situs (audio) \

Definition of situs

: the place where something exists or originates specifically : the place where something (such as a right) is held to be located in law

Examples of situs in a Sentence

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 For example, an insurer with situs in Alabama could sell its policies in New York without meeting New York requirements for policy forms or capital surplus requirements. — WSJ, "Is Dr. Paul’s ObamaCare Treatment Optimal?," 12 Feb. 2017

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First Known Use of situs

1701, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for situs

Latin — more at site

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situs

noun
si·​tus | \ ˈsÄ«t-É™s How to pronounce situs (audio) \

Medical Definition of situs

: the place where something exists or originates : site situs of an inflammation

situs

noun
si·​tus | \ ˈsÄ«-tÉ™s, ˈsÄ“-, -ËŒtu̇s How to pronounce situs (audio) \

Legal Definition of situs

: a location that is or is held to be the site of something (as property or a crime or tort) and that commonly determines jurisdiction over it the situs of a conspiracy

History and Etymology for situs

Latin, position, site, from sinere to leave in place, allow

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