residence

Definition

The place where one lives (resides); one's home.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English residence, from Old French residence, from Medieval Latin residentia, from residēns, present participle of resideō, equivalent to reside + -ence.

Example Sentences

• "Johnson took up his residence in London."
• "The confessor had often made considerable residences in Normandy."
• "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."

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