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occupation definition

oc·cu·pa·tion (äk′yo̵̅o̅ pā′s̸hən, -yə-)

noun

  1. an occupying or being occupied; specif., the seizure and control of a country or area by military forces
  2. that which chiefly engages one's time; (one's) trade, profession, or business

Etymology: OFr < L occupatio

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