Definition of residence
1a
: 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
2a(1)
: the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn
(2)
: domicile sense 2a
b
: the place where a corporation is actually or officially established
c
: the status of a legal resident
3a
: a building used as a home : dwelling
b
: housing or a unit of housing provided for students
4a
: the period or duration of abode in a place
b
: a period of active and especially 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
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The first known use of residence was in the 14th century
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