BusinessAugust 18, 2026

redomicile

ree-DOM-ih-syle

Definition

To change the legal home or official corporate residence of a business from one jurisdiction to another.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'domicilium' (dwelling/residence), the term combines the prefix 're-' (again) with 'domicile' to indicate the act of establishing a new legal residence.

In the news

The article uses 'redomicile' to describe ExxonMobil’s corporate plan to move its official legal home to Texas, serving as an example of major employers leaving New Jersey.

Bucco cites HelloFresh closure, 374 lost jobs in criticism of NJ business climate

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