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“Permanent place of residence” is one of the most ambiguous notions in criminal law. Its interpretations differ. Moreover, the comprehensive outlook on this notion is lacking in criminal law. At the same time, the range of use of a permanent place of residence notion lastingly extends and its understanding influences among other things the scope of an accused’s duties. Therefore, it is necessary to analyse this notion taking into consideration the cohesion of the criminal law system. The author proposes that the whole criminal law definition of a permanent place of residence be universal.