RESIDENCE

noun Date: 14th century 1. the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time, the act or fact of living or regularly staying at or in some place for the discharge of a duty or the enjoyment of a benefit, 2. a. the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn, domicile 2a, the place where a corporation is actually or officially established, the status of a legal resident, 3. a building used as a home ; dwelling , housing or a unit of housing provided for students, 4. the period or duration of abode in a place, a period of active and especially full-time study, research, or teaching at a college or university