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residency

[ rez-i-duhn-see ]

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noun

plural residencies.

residence ( def 3 ).
the position or tenure of a medical resident.
(formerly) the official residence of a representative of the British governor general at an Indian court.
(formerly) an administrative division of the Dutch East Indies.

residency

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noun

a variant of residence
a regular series of concerts by a band or singer at one venue
the period, following internship, during which a physician undergoes further clinical training, usually in one medical speciality
(in India, formerly) the official house of the governor general at the court of a native prince

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Word History and Origins

Origin of residency¹

First recorded in 1570–80; resid(ent) + -ency

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The House of Keys continued to insist on five-year residency and have sent the legislation back to the upper house.

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Andrew Sarega, the attorney who was hired to oversee the city’s inquiry, said Huntington Park police investigators looked into Castillo’s residency months before she filed her grievance.

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She launched the album with a flashy West End residency last week – where fans were delighted to discover that A Complicated Woman was an uncomplicated delight.

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They had been given temporary residency, but that expired in March.

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A four-night theatre residency is an unusual way to launch an album.

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