Definition of residency
residencies
1a : a usually official place of residenceb : a state or period of residence a 20-year residency in the city; also : residence 2c
2 : a territory in a protected state in which the powers of the protecting state are executed by a resident agent
3a : a period of advanced training in a medical specialty that normally follows graduation from medical school and licensing to practice medicineb : residence 4bc : a period as an artist in residence
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Examples of residency in a Sentence
You must meet the town's residency requirement in order to vote.
a four-year residency in the country
She recently completed her residency in pediatrics.
Recent Examples of residency from the Web
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For example, proposals to increase funding for medical residencies, expand the range of over-the-counter medications and devices, and eliminate certificate-of-need laws could get strong bipartisan buy-in.
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The Echo helped launch the career of Foster the People, but not all residency bands are bound to please.
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The Teamsters were the only major union to endorse the mayor’s 2011 candidacy, and Coli was an ardent defender of Emanuel when his Chicago residency and spot on the ballot were challenged in court.
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Significant tax breaks are available for certain homeowners who obtain permanent residency.
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In Zug, the local government is allowing citizens to pay for services, like registering their residency, in bitcoin.
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All except Jenkins, who is based in Malibu, live in the U.K. Bail terms are assessed on factors including flight risk, consideration of residency and means, which can lead to six or seven-figure securities being posted in these types of cases.
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Such residences, long favored by federal regulators, tend to offer more social services and fewer residency requirements than a typical temporary shelter.
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A current utility bill is needed as proof of Alabama residency.
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First Known Use of residency
1579
RESIDENCY Defined for English Language Learners
residency
playDefinition of residency for English Language Learners
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: the state or fact of living in a place
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: a period of time when someone lives in a place
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: legal permission to live in a place
Medical Dictionary
residency
playMedical Definition of residency
residencies
: a period of advanced medical training and education that normally follows graduation from medical school and licensing to practice medicine and that consists of supervised practice of a specialty in a hospital and in its outpatient department and instruction from specialists on the hospital staff
Law Dictionary
residency
playLegal Definition of residency
residencies
1 : an often official place of residence
2 : the condition of being a resident of a particular place
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