01 n. The act or fact of residing, abiding, or dwelling in a place for some continuance of time; as, the residence of an American in France or It…
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The act or fact of residing, abiding, or dwelling in a place for some continuance of time; as, the residence of an American in France or Italy for a year.“The confessor had often made considerable residences in Normandy.” — Sir M. Hale.
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The place where one resides; an abode; a dwelling or habitation; esp., a settled or permanent home or domicile.“Johnson took up his residence in London.” — Macaulay.
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3.
The residing of an incumbent on his benefice; -- opposed to nonresidence.(Eng. Eccl. Law)
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The place where anything rests permanently.“But when a king sets himself to bandy against the highest court and residence of all his regal power, he then, . . . fights against his own majesty and kingship.” — Milton.
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5.
Subsidence, as of a sediment.[Obs.]
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6.
That which falls to the bottom of liquors; sediment; also, refuse; residuum.[Obs.]
Syn.
Domiciliation; sojourn; stay; abode; home; dwelling; habitation; domicile; mansion.