commorant

Com"mo*rant, n. Etym: [L. commorans, p. pr. of commorari to abide; com- + morari to delay.] 1. (Law) Defn: Ordinarily residing; inhabiting. All freeholders within the precinct . . . and all persons commorant therein. Blackstone. 2. (Am. Law) Defn: Inhabiting or occupying temporarily. Com"mo*rant, n. Defn: A resident. Bp. Hacket.

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