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residence

[ rez-i-duhns ]

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noun

the place, especially the house, in which a person lives or resides; dwelling; home:
Their residence is in New York City.
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a structure serving as a dwelling or home, especially one of large proportion and superior quality:
They have a summer residence in Connecticut.
Synonyms:
the act or fact of residing:
during his residence in Spain.
the act of living or staying in a specified place while performing official duties, carrying on studies or research, awaiting a divorce, etc.:
She will spend two terms in resident at Oxford University.
the time during which a person resides in a place:
a residence there of five years.
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the location of the main offices or principal center of business activity of a commercial enterprise, especially a large corporation, as registered under law.
Chemistry. residence time.

residence

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɪ��ə�Բ� /

noun

the place in which one resides; abode or home
a large imposing house; mansion
the fact of residing in a place or a period of residing
the official house of the governor of any of various countries
the state of being officially present
in residence
1. actually resident
  the royal standard indicates that the Queen is in residence
2. designating a creative artist resident for a set period at a university, college, etc, whose role is to stimulate an active interest in the subject
  composer in residence
the seat of some inherent quality, characteristic, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of residence¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin residentia, equivalent to Latin ��(ŧ��) “to dwell, live in, reside” + -entia noun suffix; reside, -ence

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Synonym Study

See house.

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But North Kesteven District Council's electoral registration officer found that Dame Andrea was using her Lincolnshire home as her primary residence.

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Robles said his client had been caring for her ailing parents while maintaining a full-time residence in Huntington Park, which he said is permitted under state and city election laws.

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The King has spoken of the "devastating loss" at the Pope's death and praised his compassion in a statement issued by the Palace - and flags were flown at half mast on royal residences.

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Today, the two-story adobe residence is a local, state and national historic landmark offering year-round exhibitions, educational programs and cultural events that explore the many identities of the West.

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He also hosted a dinner for Vance and his family at his residence.

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