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residency

re·si·dency

UK/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ US/ˈrɛzɪdʌnsi/ uncommon us

noun

1.

the act of dwelling in a place

Origin

From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

Phrases

  • permanent residency

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