Res″i‐dence (r?z″?–dens), n. [F. résidence. See Resident.] 1. The act or fact of residing, abiding, or dwelling in a place for some continuance of time; as, the residence of an American in France or Italy for a year.
The confessor had often made considerable residences in Normandy. Sir M. Hale.
2. The place where one resides; an abode; a dwelling or habitation; esp., a settled or permanent home or domicile. “Near the residence of Posthumus.” Shak.
Johnson took up his residence in London. Macaulay.
3. (Eng.Eccl.Law) The residing of an incumbent on his benefice; — opposed to nonresidence.
4. The place where anything rests permanently.
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. Milton.
5. Subsidence, as of a sediment. Bacon.
6. That which falls to the bottom of liquors; sediment; also, refuse; residuum. Jer. Taylor.
Syn. — Domiciliation; sojourn; stay; abode; home; dwelling; habitation; domicile; mansion.