ˈrezɪdəns n. 1
the act or an
instance of residing. 2 a the
place where a
person resides; an abode. b a
mansion; the
official house of a
government minister etc. c a house,
esp.
one of
considerable pretension (returned to
their London residence). øin residence
dwelling at a specified place, esp.
for the
performance of duties or
work. [ME f. OF residence or med.L residentia f. L residere: see RESIDE]