[res.i.dence] n (14c) 1 a: the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time b: 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 (1): the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn (2): domicile 2a b: the place where a corporation is actually or officially established c: the status of a legal resident 3 a: a building used as a home: dwelling b: housing or a unit of housing provided for students
4. a: the period or duration of abode in a place b: a period of active and esp. full-time study, research, or teaching at a college or university -- in residence : engaged to live and work at a particular place often for a specified time "poet in residence at a university"