Inhabit
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To live in or occupy a place, especially as a resident or tenant in a legal context.
The tenant is authorized to inhabit the leased premises during the lease term.
Forms
- inhabits
- inhabited
- inhabiting
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'inhabit' typically relates to rights or statuses associated with residing in property, often relevant in tenancy and property law contexts.
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