I. ˈrez(ə)dən(t)s, -zəd ə n-, sometimes -zəˌden- or chiefly substand South ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈden(t)s noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin residentia, from Latin resident-, residens (present participle of residēre to reside, abide) + -ia -y
1.
a. : the act or fact of abiding or dwelling in a place for some time : an act of making one's home in a place
a center of fashionable residence
where scepter'd angels held their residence — John Milton
b. : the act or fact of living or regularly staying at or in some place either in or as a qualification for the discharge of a duty or the enjoyment of a benefit
the governor was in residence
c. : the presence of an incumbent in his benefice
2.
a.
(1) : the place where one actually lives or has his home as distinguished from his technical domicile
(2) : a temporary or permanent dwelling place, abode, or habitation to which one intends to return as distinguished from a place of temporary sojourn or transient visit
(3) : a domiciliary place of abode
b.
(1) : the place of the principal office of a corporation or business concern designated in its articles of incorporation or originally registered in accordance with law
(2) : a place of doing business or maintaining an office of a corporation or business concern that is registered in accordance with law — used in some statutes
(3) : a place in which in fact business is being done, an office is being maintained, or lawful powers or rights are being exercised by a corporation or business concern — used in broad statutory interpretations
c. : the place where something is permanently established : a seat or center of something (as power or prerogative)
3. obsolete : continuance or insistence in action
4.
a. : a building used as a home : dwelling ; especially : a house of superior or pretentious character
b. : housing or a unit of housing provided for students and administered by a department of an educational institution ; also : the department administering such residence
5.
a. : the period or duration of one's abode in a place
after a residence of some 30 years
b. : the period during which one is actively engaged in academic duties or study or research at a college or university
II. noun
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Etymology: reside (II) + -ence
1. obsolete : matter that falls or settles to the bottom of liquors : sediment ; also : residuum
2. obsolete : depositing of sediment : settling