Housed
/ˈhaʊzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of house; to provide accommodation or shelter, often in a legal or institutional context.
The court ordered that the refugees be housed in government facilities while their claims were processed.
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts involving obligations to provide shelter or accommodations, such as in housing law or detention settings.
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