noun

1. the act or fact of residing
2. the fact or status of living or staying in a place while working, going to school, carrying out official duties, etc., esp. long enough to qualify for certain rights, privileges, etc.
3. the place in which a person or thing resides; dwelling place; abode; esp., a house
4. a large or imposing house; mansion
5. the time during which a person resides in a place

Etymology: ME < MFr < ML residentia