n. 1 the act or an instance of residing. 2 a the place where a person resides; an abode. b a mansion; the official house of a government minister etc. c a house, esp. one of considerable pretension (returned to their London residence). in residence dwelling at a specified place, esp. for the performance of duties or work.
[ ME f. OF residence or med.L residentia f. L residere: see RESIDE ]