Houses
/ˈhaʊzɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of house, meaning buildings intended for human habitation, often relevant in property law and real estate transactions.
The dispute involved multiple houses on the same street.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of house, meaning to provide shelter or accommodation.
The landlord houses tenants in the building.
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The term "houses" functions primarily as a plural noun or a verb form; legal contexts typically require reference to the singular form "house" for substantive definition.
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